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Fun stuff for Vista?

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  • Started 4 years ago by godsman1985
  • Latest reply from jack7h3r1pp3r
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godsman1985
godsman1985
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shock 4 way and other great Vista things where can i get them

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Aleeve
Aleeve
Posts: 2818

That doesn't really say much - what are you asking?

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JonMCC33
JonMCC33
Posts: 266

That crazy Linux cube clone? Google is your friend.

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0zSpitt
0zSpitt
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i have cubedesktop, it wasn't free though

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whs
whs
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Oz, What is a cubedesktop?

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JonMCC33
JonMCC33
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CubeDesktop: http://www.cubedesktop.com

It's basically a rip off of Linux's Compiz Fusion: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compiz_Fusion

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whs
whs
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It looks like the Aero 3D in cube shape. Is that the idea, that you can pull up different windows fast or does it even allow to install multiple desktops?

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Aleeve
Aleeve
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It's like multiple desktops i think :)
Geek has an article on one which is kinda cubic
The old link he used to have became broken i think - pretty sure the software went bust :(
Here you are!

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whs
whs
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Thanks Aleeve. Sounds neat for those who like eye candy. As you know, I like it "plain".

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JonMCC33
JonMCC33
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It's just the Linux Compiz Fusion 3D cube that supports virtual desktops. The problem is that since it requires the Aero interface it needs hardware that supports Aero - mainly a DX9 video card with at least 128MB RAM. Newer onboard video (GMA 3100) supports that.

The Linux Compiz Fusion 3D cube works through OpenGL and even dirt old hardware will work with it.

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Aleeve
Aleeve
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I know!
I am quite similar - everything has to be neat and orderly, and although I don't mind a little sparkle, that would be annoying and get on my nerves!
I also disabled flip3d, although I think that is a standard Vista operating procedure now!

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jack7h3r1pp3r
jack7h3r1pp3r
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@aleeve once you use ubuntu and see the cube you will love the eye candy things it has to offer. hehe i love my ubuntu <3

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