Blue, make sure you understand this entire Post before you install/load ANYTHING
Ok here it is...
I installed linux ubuntu because i wanted the graphical effects, I have a dell latitude d600 and im running the efects on extra no problems at the moment. I enterd some code from a diifernt website and if it says " direct : yes " i can run effects.
What code from what website?
I tried entering come codes and i do fine but when i enter " ccsm " ( or somthing along the lines of that ) and it says " ccsm is currently not installed. you can install it by typeing: sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager, You will have to enable component called 'universe'
Click on APPLICATIONS, then ADD/REMOVE. It will open a window. At the top right-hand corner, you will see a box. Click the box and select 'All Available Applications'. When asked to reload, press YES.
Now, look to the left-side of the window. Click OTHER. Check the box next to 'Advanced Desktop Effects Settings (ccsm)'. Move to the lower-right of the screen, click APPLY CHANGES.
After changes are applied, reboot the computer and load up Ubuntu again. Press ALT+F2, type 'ccsm' (no quotes). This will open the Compiz Manager, from which you can access any of the effects.
Now, in order to use Compiz, you need to have a separate, supported graphics Card. TO ENABLE YOUR GRAPHIC CARD'S RESTRICTED DRIVERS: Click SYSTEM, then ADMINISTRATION, then RESTRICTED DRIVERS MANAGEMENT. Enter your password. If you Graphics Card is supported by the system, you will see it listed. Check the box next to it, then Click APPLY. If you do not see your Graphics Card, then, I'm sorry, but you can not use the effects on your system, and it is a moot point to continue, I'm sorry.