How To Run Compiz On Linux Mint 12
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How To Run Compiz On Linux Mint 12
Read The Following Instructions.Please Understand you will have to use gnome Classic
http://www.howtoforge.com/enabling-comp ... 2-gnome-12
http://www.howtoforge.com/enabling-comp ... 2-gnome-12
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Re: How To Run Compiz On Linux Mint 12
you dont have to use gnome classic.i used this on mint 12 and it works the same on ubuntu 11.10
http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=86822
http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=86822
Re: How To Run Compiz On Linux Mint 12
I'm sorry by classic i meant the Old Gnome, i.e. 2.3 & older. But if it does work then Excellent! i will try it out today . Was afraid to utilize it because i thought it would break Gnome Shell. Thanks!
Re: How To Run Compiz On Linux Mint 12
no by installing cairo dock core it enables another desktop environment which lets you use compiz.it works for ubuntu 11.10.mint 12.
Re: How To Run Compiz On Linux Mint 12
I just installed Mint12 last night and I was looking for a way to get compiz working as well...
You're right, Cairo Dock took care of it - Perfect! I have Wobbly, Previews, Animations, Cube, all working (without using MATE or Classic).
Here is a video that explains it...
http://youtu.be/29AW5HZN904
You're right, Cairo Dock took care of it - Perfect! I have Wobbly, Previews, Animations, Cube, all working (without using MATE or Classic).
Here is a video that explains it...
http://youtu.be/29AW5HZN904
Have fun with it!To get this going: go to software center and install cairo-dock core and run it from the desktop you are in.
Now log out and click the icon from where it lets you choose your desktop - you should see an option for cairo-dock(gnome+effects) log into it.
Now you can install compiz and your favorite effects.
Re: How To Run Compiz On Linux Mint 12
If I could get the update indicator to work on the dock, that is all I would use. All other notifications are there but I can't get the update one to work.
Re: How To Run Compiz On Linux Mint 12
still trying to get it to work i see robin.try dragging and dropping it in your dock.i really dont play in mine so i wouldnt know what to tell ya.i dont think there is really anything posted on the web about it either.i'll have a look and get back to you on that.
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podagee wrote:still trying to get it to work i see robin.try dragging and dropping it in your dock.i really dont play in mine so i wouldnt know what to tell ya.i dont think there is really anything posted on the web about it either.i'll have a look and get back to you on that.
I have that working now actually but I can't get the black box to go away around the dock. I have tried the composite toggler and it says "no composite available" but I have everything enabled. Running compiz --replace does nothing. Any other clues?
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the black box around your dock was probably because you used the compisitor which i think i said not to use.it does that.for me i just logged out and back in for it to disappear.compositing is not used in the cairo dock session as far as ive had it on i never needed it.if its still around your dock you probably have to un-install and re-install.
heres the repository:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:cairo-dock-team/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install cairo-dock cairo-dock-plug-ins
and you can get applets here: http://glx-dock.org/mc_album.php?a=7
also if you have ubuntu tweak installed clean up your package configs and unneeded packages to get a fresh install of cairo
heres the repository:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:cairo-dock-team/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install cairo-dock cairo-dock-plug-ins
and you can get applets here: http://glx-dock.org/mc_album.php?a=7
also if you have ubuntu tweak installed clean up your package configs and unneeded packages to get a fresh install of cairo
Re: How To Run Compiz On Linux Mint 12
Well I uninstalled and reinstalled and I still have the black box. I have logged out and then rebooted, but nothing changed
Re: How To Run Compiz On Linux Mint 12
dont know are you running 32 or 64 bit?
could be a graphics card issue maybe.
a better solution maybe why i never noticed it but i have a black wallpaper so it doesnt show
could be a graphics card issue maybe.
a better solution maybe why i never noticed it but i have a black wallpaper so it doesnt show
Re: How To Run Compiz On Linux Mint 12
I am running 32bit and what gets me is I open compiz settings and enable opengl and all that and when I close it, it disables what I just activated. The thing is I had it working before so I don't get what the problem is
Re: How To Run Compiz On Linux Mint 12
try making sure gnome compatability is checked.if thats not it i dont know what to tell you
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Podagee, I still cannot figure this out. I can run compiz fine in gnome classic but the black box shows when I go to the cairo dock with effects session. I have tried running compiz-decorator --replace and it does nothing. It just says "starting unity-window-manager" but nothing changes. I need the compiz decorator and cannot get it. The only option with the fusion icon is for the gtk decorator. I don't get it. Let me know if you have any thoughts.
Robin
Robin
Re: How To Run Compiz On Linux Mint 12
ill get back to you on that robin.i have had no issues with the install or black box only when using compisiter.my compisiter in compiz works fine and as far as decorations,i'll get back to you on that one.
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podagee wrote:ill get back to you on that robin.i have had no issues with the install or black box only when using compisiter.my compisiter in compiz works fine and as far as decorations,i'll get back to you on that one.
Ok pod. That is definitely the issue. Compiz does not even show as running. it shows metacity even though compiz is selected as window decorator.
Re: How To Run Compiz On Linux Mint 12
I think this is my problem but I don't know how to fix it:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1771968
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1771968
Re: How To Run Compiz On Linux Mint 12
as far as that being your problem double check that the settings for windows manger settings,windows maximizer,etc...are checked.its also hard robin cause i dont know the specs you have.
Re: How To Run Compiz On Linux Mint 12
podagee wrote:as far as that being your problem double check that the settings for windows manger settings,windows maximizer,etc...are checked.its also hard robin cause i dont know the specs you have.
Someone has already filed a bug report so it's not just me. I would downgrade metacity but that would remove mgse which I do not want to do. I think I'll just wait till it gets ironed out. Thanks podagee