After a lot of reading, posting, and more reading I was able to get compiz working with my intel x3100 graphics card. Most of the information was spread out all over the place, and I kept hoping to find a how-to but I never did. So in the tradition of the linux community, I made a how-to to help out any one in my situation.
http://www.linuxmint.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=11113
It is my first how-to of any sort, so any criticisms or comments are welcomed and appreciated.

