Compiz Fusion - Unbuntu, Lunix or Beryl?

Kornowski · 12-04-2007, 07:00 PM

It looked like that, but different options, the ones I posted above, He DL'ed the ones that you linked me too

What have I got, lol, I've just installed it...

I selected install in text mode and it all went well,

BUT, it hangs at the loading screen with the bar, it doesn't move?

Kornowski · 12-04-2007, 07:05 PM

It's OK!

It booted, I think it was because it was the first time

YAY!

It looks awesome!

How do I do stuff now, lol

Kornowski · 12-04-2007, 07:18 PM

How do I do stuff, like change the wallpaper, the cool effects, switch between the screens, that kind of thing?

Motoxrdude · 12-04-2007, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kornowski

How do I do stuff, like change the wallpaper, the cool effects, switch between the screens, that kind of thing?

Go to System>>Preferences and go wild

O the reason you got different options was because you got the alternative install cd (no live).
Post any questions you have. O and to install programs go into Applications>>Add/Remove. Then there is a drop down box on the top right of the window and select all available applications. And if you want to install a specific application go to System>>Administrator>>Synaptics Package Manager, but this isnt as pretty as the add/remove way.

Kornowski · 12-04-2007, 11:45 PM

It's all very strange still

I had a mess around and all I could change was the wallpaper, theme and icons, I couldn't find any of the effects and stuff, I think I need the Compiz for that...

So you have to install things throught the internet?

Impulse666 · 12-05-2007, 12:39 AM

If you downloaded the newest (Gutsy Gibbon 7.10) then Compiz Fusion will be enabled by default if your hardware can support it. System -> Preferences -> Appearance -> Visual Effects tab will show you the options for CF. Your laptop is insufficient to run it, unfortunately.

To install things you can use the incredibly easy to use "Add/Remove Programs" app, located under Applications -> Add/Remove. In the top left click "All supported applications" and select "All available applications" to broaden your search results. Search for something like "dvd ripper" or "video converter". Every program on there is free and clean. Just put a checkmark next to anything you want, and click Apply.

And you'll need this:

Code:

sudo apt-get install gstreamer0.10-plugins-bad gstreamer0.10-ffmpeg gstreamer0.10-fluendo-mp3 gstreamer0.10-plugins-ugly

type that in terminal (linux command prompt) (Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal). It will ask you for your administrator password (the password you use to log in) and then download audio and video codecs that are not included in Gutsy Gibbon.

edit: At the above command it may say that you do not have apt-get installed, just ender the command that it tells you is required.

Quick lesson on sudo:
Try the above command without sudo in front of it. It will not work on account that you need administrator privileges to modify essential parts of the system. By default you are a normal user, not root (superuser, can access anything, do anything). Any Linux aficionado will recommend you do NOT log into the root account normally (just log in as you do on the brown background screen). This is entirely a security and a guardrail because you can really mess up something if you are not absolutely sure what you are doing. Putting "sudo" before a command executes the command as an administrator. Kind of like UAC in Vista (but without the suck

).

Kornowski · 12-05-2007, 12:47 AM

I have Xubuntu not Ubuntu...

Appriciate the help still

Thanks Impulse for the help, but I don't have the internet on it yet... lol

Impulse666 · 12-05-2007, 01:21 AM

Bah. Shame on me for not reading the whole thread

Xubuntu is definitely the better choice. The commands will be the same so the above still works.

Kornowski · 12-05-2007, 01:36 AM

lol, It's alright!

I'm just getting help from TheresThatGuy to get the wireless internet working on it, can't do anything with-out that...

patrickv · 12-05-2007, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kornowski

It's all very strange still

So you have to install things throught the internet?

urrm yes, thats the problem with linux, if you install offline you will probably start getting errors with dependencies missing or this or that

12-05-2007, 12:39 AM	#36 (permalink)
Impulse666 Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 571	If you downloaded the newest (Gutsy Gibbon 7.10) then Compiz Fusion will be enabled by default if your hardware can support it. System -> Preferences -> Appearance -> Visual Effects tab will show you the options for CF. Your laptop is insufficient to run it, unfortunately. To install things you can use the incredibly easy to use "Add/Remove Programs" app, located under Applications -> Add/Remove. In the top left click "All supported applications" and select "All available applications" to broaden your search results. Search for something like "dvd ripper" or "video converter". Every program on there is free and clean. Just put a checkmark next to anything you want, and click Apply. And you'll need this: Code: sudo apt-get install gstreamer0.10-plugins-bad gstreamer0.10-ffmpeg gstreamer0.10-fluendo-mp3 gstreamer0.10-plugins-ugly type that in terminal (linux command prompt) (Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal). It will ask you for your administrator password (the password you use to log in) and then download audio and video codecs that are not included in Gutsy Gibbon. edit: At the above command it may say that you do not have apt-get installed, just ender the command that it tells you is required. Quick lesson on sudo: Try the above command without sudo in front of it. It will not work on account that you need administrator privileges to modify essential parts of the system. By default you are a normal user, not root (superuser, can access anything, do anything). Any Linux aficionado will recommend you do NOT log into the root account normally (just log in as you do on the brown background screen). This is entirely a security and a guardrail because you can really mess up something if you are not absolutely sure what you are doing. Putting "sudo" before a command executes the command as an administrator. Kind of like UAC in Vista (but without the suck ). __________________ Ubuntu 7.10 Pentium 4 631 3.0Ghz 160 + 320 + 320 GB 1024MB 7600GT OC Acer 22" LCD M-Audio Audiophile 2496 Sony STR-G1ES Scott SP1001 (x2) ::: FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND ::: F@H Team 44358 ::: Team Stats ::: Last edited by Impulse666; 12-05-2007 at 12:47 AM.

12-05-2007, 01:21 AM	#38 (permalink)
Impulse666 Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 571	Bah. Shame on me for not reading the whole thread Xubuntu is definitely the better choice. The commands will be the same so the above still works. __________________ Ubuntu 7.10 Pentium 4 631 3.0Ghz 160 + 320 + 320 GB 1024MB 7600GT OC Acer 22" LCD M-Audio Audiophile 2496 Sony STR-G1ES Scott SP1001 (x2) ::: FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND ::: F@H Team 44358 ::: Team Stats :::

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