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Old 05-05-2008, 08:21 PM   #1
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Desktop effects could not be enabled????

I get this message when I try to enable desktop effects that says desktop effects could not be enabled. What can I do to fix this? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
 
Old 05-05-2008, 08:46 PM   #2
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Your machine specs and what distro you are using would be a good starting point.
 
Old 05-05-2008, 09:30 PM   #3
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I am running Ubuntu 8.04 on a Dell Latitude D800
 
Old 05-05-2008, 09:41 PM   #4
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Here's a guide: http://www.futuredesktop.com/ Follow sections 5 & 10.
 
  


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