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merc68k

Compiz doesn't start on boot

Post by merc68k »

Hi folks,

I have a fresh install of Mint 7 KDE. I installed Compiz and turned off the KDE effects in the Desktop control panel. However Compiz doesn't start when I log in. I have to manually run it and then it's fine.

I installed Gloria KDE on my laptop as well and added Compiz there too, but it starts automatically there.

The only thing I can think of is my home directory. On my desktop (where I have the problem) I moved aside my original home directory and linked to the home directory of my Ubuntu install, on another drive. I copied the .kde directory from the original into my Ubuntu home directory, and it all seems to have worked, except for this small glitch.

Any ideas?
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optimize me

Re: Compiz doesn't start on boot

Post by optimize me »

Download & install fusion-icon. Stick that in your panel and have it start at boot. That should take care of it.
richyrich

Re: Compiz doesn't start on boot

Post by richyrich »

In KDE CE, go to System Settings -> Default Applications-> Window Manager. Set the default to Different Window Manager -> Compiz

regards, Richard
merc68k

Re: Compiz doesn't start on boot

Post by merc68k »

Thanks, that did it -- and I suddenly remembered doing that before with my Mint6 KDE install... :roll:
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