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Open Source Compiz Fusion / Beryl for Vista

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  • Started 5 years ago by The Geek
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thegeek
The Geek
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One of the coolest additions to Windows Vista would be an open source clone of Compiz Fusion for Vista... we might not be able to get all the effects, but we could definitely get the Desktop Cube effect.

There used to be an application called Yodm3d that did this(somewhat), but it was sold off and is no longer free or available, so I'd like to see the next one be open source.

With all the game developers writing code for windows, it seems like this would be a no-brainer... just tap into the new compositing engine and grab the window previews?

The How-To Geek would personally be willing to donate [EDIT-removed amount] towards this.

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Danielt998
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You can download an application that gives you a sort of 3d desktop and a few other special effects for free at: http://shock-4way-3d.en.softonic.com/

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0zSpitt
0zSpitt
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i bought cubedesktop because it's been reliable and highly customizable. but i'm always looking for graphics. now i'm playing around with paint.net and layering wallpapers in transparency. heres my new look...

http://s426.photobucket.com/al.....hot002.jpg

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Scott
Scott
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Far freakin' out. Keep on posting those shots but be prepared to offer how-to's :)

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jack7h3r1pp3r
jack7h3r1pp3r
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here is my cube :D

http://i225.photobucket.com/al.....cube-1.png

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0zSpitt
0zSpitt
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jack, is that ubuntu? what's the name?

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jack7h3r1pp3r
jack7h3r1pp3r
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yes it's ubuntu and it's compiz fusion :D

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0zSpitt
0zSpitt
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my cube doesn't work like that, howdjewdoit?

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jack7h3r1pp3r
jack7h3r1pp3r
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in the terminal you type in ccsm that will bring you to the compiz screen then double click on the desktop cube icon to see all of the options that you can change and mess around with :D

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0zSpitt
0zSpitt
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that's what i have checked, the only thing i get is my screen flipping in circular cube motion. not a floating type. everything that says cube, i have checked. except capped.

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jack7h3r1pp3r
jack7h3r1pp3r
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try clicking and holding in the middle button of your mouse while on the desktop or you can hold ctrl + alt and left click and do it that way too let me know if it doesn't work for you

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0zSpitt
0zSpitt
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cool beans, now i need to add two more to make up the mathematically correct cube. thanks...

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jack7h3r1pp3r
jack7h3r1pp3r
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glad i could be of help :D

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