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Enable desktop effects

This is one of the coolest thing on modern linux. Don't miss it out!

Testbed: Fedora Core 7 x86_64 + Nvidia GeForce 8600 GS

1. Enable the livna reop
rpm -ivh http://rpm.livna.org/livna-release-5.rpm


2. Install the testing drivers
#For Nvidia
yum --enablerepo=livna-testing --enablerepo=updates-testing install kmod-nvidia 

# For ATI
yum --enablerepo=livna-testing --enablerepo=updates-testing install kmod-fglrx


3. Get xorg.conf ready
gconftool-2 -s '/apps/metacity/general/compositing_manager' --type bool true


Add the following in /etc/X11/xorg.conf if not already:
Section "Extensions"
Option "Composite"
EndSection


In the "Device" section, add:
Option "AddARGBGLXVisuals" "True"


In the "Module" section, add:
Load "extmod"


4. Restart your machine so the new kernel module & driver will be loaded.
5. Now you will be able to enable desktop effects!!

Enabling desktop effect (compiz) looses title bar
Annoying. This seem to happen when xorg is updated. Reinstall the nvidia driver, then open the Compiz Configuration Settings Manager (ccsm) and ensure that the "Place Windows" plugin is enabled (ticked). Then go to the "General" tab for that plugin and make sure that the "Workarounds" option is enabled, and that the "Placement Mode" option is set to "Smart".

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