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Old 03-01-2008, 02:39 PM   #1
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Compiz wont let me use my effects

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ok i just installed compiz with yum install compiz* and i went to my desktop thing under system and i clicked enable effects but i get a screen that says cannot enable effects is it because of my graphics card or the hardware in my computer or what?
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Old 03-01-2008, 03:07 PM   #2
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Try adding compiz to System > Preferences > Session and log out.
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and i do that how?
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Old 03-01-2008, 08:18 PM   #4
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Press on Add and fill out:
Name: compiz
Commmand: compiz
Comment (optional): whatever you like
Make sure that the box is checked before you log out
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