how to do 3d desktop effects (Ubuntu 8.04)?

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First you need to install the Graphics driver using the Hardware Manager to enable 3D acceleration system>administration>hardware manager, restart once driver is installed.

Once you have restarted Open a Terminal and submit the following commands :

sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager

sudo apt-get install emerald

Go to Desktop Settings Manager in preferences.

1. Click on general options at the top select the Desktop size tab, you will see that the Horizontal Virtual Size is 2 increase that to 4

2. Go back to the Desktop Settings manager interface and select Desktop Cube and enable it.

3. Enable Rotate Cube.

4. Enable Expo.

5. Enable Viewport Switcher.

6. Enable Cube Reflection.

7. Enable Animations.

There are loads of tools and plugins which I have not mentioned above in the Desktop Settings Manager so you can customize your Desktop no end.

Also you will find the Emerald Theme Manager which is a must with Compiz Fusion as it enhances the experience immensely.

Visit here to find out much more about Compiz Fusion http://wiki.compiz-fusion.org/

LUg.

First you should have the constrained drivers put in and be operating a pics card that Ubuntu acknowledges. If all it extremely is actual, suitable moue on the computer, pick homes and enable outcomes you'll get extra suggestion and artwork arounds on the Ubuntu forums

You will need to install the vga cards drivers and then enable compiz, u will have to add info on which vga card u use and whether or not u have installed the drivers for it.

Which version of Ubuntu r u using?