Compiz Fusion

Kornowski · 12-03-2007, 05:04 PM

http://wiki.compiz-fusion.org/Get_Compiz_Fusion

Hey,

I saw this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD7QraljRfM

Thought it looked really awesome!

I have a laptop, far from great!

The Specs are;

Intel Celeron @ 1.3Ghz
368MB of RAM
Onboard Video: SiS 630

Would that be Ok?

What would I need and how would I install it, I just want to have a mess around

Also, How do you install things on Beryl and the like?

Thanks!

patrickv · 12-03-2007, 05:13 PM

OMG, kornowski is new to Linux
to install anything on linux just go to
System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager (ubuntu)
to enable other repo's which may include Beryl or Compiz open Synaptic and select an option in its menubar: Settings -> Repositories.
Now just click reload and let the repos update.
After that just do a search for beryl or Compiz.
Correct me where am wrong but there's an ubuntu version which comes with Desktops effects by default , i think 7.10 right ? not too sure

about your laptop, i don't think the ram is enough in my opinion
edit : download an ubuntu iso , burn it to disk and boot from it. it's live

tlarkin · 12-03-2007, 05:20 PM

Code:

sudo apt-get install compiz

imsati · 12-03-2007, 05:49 PM

then Alt+F2, and type ccsm to open the settings manager

spanky · 12-03-2007, 06:33 PM

I think all of you are confusing him. Hit me up on a PM if you need any help Danny.

tlarkin · 12-03-2007, 06:39 PM

try this guide it uses the APT package manager, its easy and straight forward

http://compiz.org/Ubuntu_Installation_Guide

Kornowski · 12-03-2007, 06:51 PM

lol, Erm,

Yeah, a little confusing...

So what would I need exactly to run that Compiz thing, Beryl?

Do you have any links to all the things I would need please? I already have Nero so I can burn the ISO

Also, do you think the laptop will be Ok?

patrickv · 12-03-2007, 07:13 PM

i my personal opinion it (the laptop) will drag
since i just installed ubuntu 7.04 about 15 mins ago check the screen.
i've already put the restricted drivers in use (Nvidia--> go to->system->administration->restricted drivers manager)

if your card is supported you will get effects but not with the styles and colors for this you need bery
i did a saerch for beryl (with updated repo) and am gonna install it now see i mage

patrickv · 12-03-2007, 07:26 PM

see it's easy after you've searched for beryl, and started it the emerald icon will appear above on the bar..see image...showing off am i now !!

Kornowski · 12-03-2007, 09:19 PM

That looks awesome! So does that come with beryl?

12-03-2007, 05:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
patrickv Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Soul Chamber Posts: 5,330	OMG, kornowski is new to Linux to install anything on linux just go to System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager (ubuntu) to enable other repo's which may include Beryl or Compiz open Synaptic and select an option in its menubar: Settings -> Repositories. Now just click reload and let the repos update. After that just do a search for beryl or Compiz. Correct me where am wrong but there's an ubuntu version which comes with Desktops effects by default , i think 7.10 right ? not too sure about your laptop, i don't think the ram is enough in my opinion edit : download an ubuntu iso , burn it to disk and boot from it. it's live __________________ Laptop: Thinkpad X60: Core2Duo T7200 @ 2Ghz,1GB DDR2,110GB SATA -winXP ProSP2 Work Desktop: Core Duo E2180 @ 2Ghz,1.5GB DDR2,240GB HD - XP PRO SP2 Home: Core Duo E2180 2Ghz,1.5GB DDR2,Nvidia GForce 6200TB,320 GB (2x160GB) -Dual boot - XP / OSX 10.5.2 Last edited by patrickv; 12-03-2007 at 05:16 PM.

12-03-2007, 05:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
tlarkin VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,944	Code: sudo apt-get install compiz

12-03-2007, 05:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
imsati Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: EHT, NJ Posts: 2,477	then Alt+F2, and type ccsm to open the settings manager __________________ --Jay Gigabyte EP31-DS3L \| E4500 \| Masscool HSF paired with AS-5 80 GB SATA2 x 2 \| e-GeForce 7100 GS \| CM Elite 330 (gorgeous!) Triple Boot: Ubuntu 7.10/XP Home/Kubuntu 7.10 Also, I can kill you with my brain. The Great Forum Challenge http://www.computerforum.com/114761-...tml#post922619 (And you follow his advice why, exactly...?) (Funny Thread though!)

12-03-2007, 06:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
spanky Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: KC, MO Posts: 2,419	I think all of you are confusing him. Hit me up on a PM if you need any help Danny. __________________ CS:S [.:CF:.] site: http://forums.cfclan.net/ Formerly theresthatguy CPU: Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 HSF: TK IFX-14 with 120 mm @ 114 CFM GPU: XFX 7950 GX2 RAM: 2GB Corsair XMS2 Pro DDR2 800 MOBO: Intel D975XBX HDD:80GB/750GB Seagates CASE: P180b

12-03-2007, 07:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
patrickv Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Soul Chamber Posts: 5,330	i my personal opinion it (the laptop) will drag since i just installed ubuntu 7.04 about 15 mins ago check the screen. i've already put the restricted drivers in use (Nvidia--> go to->system->administration->restricted drivers manager) if your card is supported you will get effects but not with the styles and colors for this you need bery i did a saerch for beryl (with updated repo) and am gonna install it now see i mage __________________ Laptop: Thinkpad X60: Core2Duo T7200 @ 2Ghz,1GB DDR2,110GB SATA -winXP ProSP2 Work Desktop: Core Duo E2180 @ 2Ghz,1.5GB DDR2,240GB HD - XP PRO SP2 Home: Core Duo E2180 2Ghz,1.5GB DDR2,Nvidia GForce 6200TB,320 GB (2x160GB) -Dual boot - XP / OSX 10.5.2

12-03-2007, 06:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
tlarkin VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,944	try this guide it uses the APT package manager, its easy and straight forward http://compiz.org/Ubuntu_Installation_Guide

12-03-2007, 07:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
patrickv Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Soul Chamber Posts: 5,330	see it's easy after you've searched for beryl, and started it the emerald icon will appear above on the bar..see image...showing off am i now !! __________________ Laptop: Thinkpad X60: Core2Duo T7200 @ 2Ghz,1GB DDR2,110GB SATA -winXP ProSP2 Work Desktop: Core Duo E2180 @ 2Ghz,1.5GB DDR2,240GB HD - XP PRO SP2 Home: Core Duo E2180 2Ghz,1.5GB DDR2,Nvidia GForce 6200TB,320 GB (2x160GB) -Dual boot - XP / OSX 10.5.2

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