compiz and Slack 12? - Page 2

kholdstayr · 07-06-2007, 11:11 PM

I added that xorg.conf line and tried to test compiz really quickly while remaining in X (which the forums say you can do).

To test I typed:
compiz --replace &

This obviously won't set up any of the "cool" effects but should enable it just to see if it works.

Anyway, as expected, my window decorations disappeared.

I can't get them to reappear though because as soon as I type the compiz command my console window refuses to accept keyboard input and I can't switch to other windows. So, I can't type the other kde line to get my window decorations back.
I am basically stuck doing a three fingered X salute to get out of X.

I'll try messing around with the xinitrc file method of starting it up later.

raska · 07-06-2007, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kholdstayr

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Anyway, as expected, my window decorations disappeared.

I can't get them to reappear though because as soon as I type the compiz command my console window refuses to accept keyboard input and I can't switch to other windows. So, I can't type the other kde line to get my window decorations back.
I am basically stuck doing a three fingered X salute to get out of X.

I'll try messing around with the xinitrc file method of starting it up later.

That's why you need the kde-window-decorator after the compiz --replace <bunch of plugins as your heart's content> command.

Looks like every now and then the kde-window-decorator crashes without notice and leaves the desktop unusable like you just described it. I have managed to work around this by typing [Alt]+[F2] to bring up the Execute command dialog and I fire again the kde-window-decorator from there, fixing up the windows.

Though, if anyone knows a better method, i.e. to somehow autorespawn the kde-window-decorator, please share the info

kholdstayr · 07-07-2007, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raska

That's why you need the kde-window-decorator after the compiz --replace <bunch of plugins as your heart's content> command.

Looks like every now and then the kde-window-decorator crashes without notice and leaves the desktop unusable like you just described it. I have managed to work around this by typing [Alt]+[F2] to bring up the Execute command dialog and I fire again the kde-window-decorator from there, fixing up the windows.

Though, if anyone knows a better method, i.e. to somehow autorespawn the kde-window-decorator, please share the info

The kde-window-decorator doesn't want to work for me at all. I was just doing some tests and it will not start up and give me my window decorations back. If I try your Alt-2 trick the command box pops up but it won't accept keyboard input.

I found out though that if I type into it it will still receive the keyboard commands, it just won't show them. Still, the kde-window-decorator won't bring back the decorations.

janhe · 07-07-2007, 06:22 PM

I used a script to start compiz.
Guess where I found it?
a thread on the LinuxQuestions Slackware forum

This works fine for me

Caifan_Morriz · 07-08-2007, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomsel

Anyone know how to set up skydome and top image on the cube for Slackware?

I'm also trying to set the top and bottom images to the cube... anyone knows how?

Carpo · 07-08-2007, 08:15 AM

i have tried everything in this thread and still i cant get it to work - might have something to do with the 32meg onbaord ati card in my laptop

kholdstayr · 07-09-2007, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carpo

i have tried everything in this thread and still i cant get it to work - might have something to do with the 32meg onbaord ati card in my laptop

Yeah, I am using a laptop too with a low end Intel card that uses standard system RAM for its video memory.

ErV · 07-09-2007, 12:20 PM

Well, thanks a lot for the instructions. I've stumbled upon this thread accidentally, tried compiz, and i must say this thing is amazing (don't think I could run something like that on my machine).

However, there are some problems:
1) Compiz ignores shortcuts for switching to another desktop. I'm using this funcionality a lot, so it's a pity

2) Switching to a text console and then back to a graphical desktop hung my system badly - i had only black screen and mouse cursor (It looks like windows were actually present on the screen but were not visible). I've tried to kill X-server, but that also disabled keyboard so I had to reset computer (because I couldn't do anything)

No data was lost, though.

Anyway, this thing is great

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atkfossiili · 07-19-2007, 08:50 AM

I have Slackware 12, Nvidia GeForce 6200 display card and a working Nvidia proprietary driver installed. I hope I could have Beryl/Compiz effects in Slackware to demonstrate Linux goodies to my friends.

I started applying advice from http://wiki.beryl-project.org/wiki/I...l_on_Slackware
but that did not work for me, although I started a discussion in
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...Beryl%2FCompiz
but I got advice to look here.

I have read carefully what is written in this thread. Until recently I have added to /etc/X11/xorg.conf:

Quote:

Section "Extensions"
Option "Composite" "enable"
EndSection

Then I gave the following command in the terminal:

Code:

bash-3.1$ su
Password:
bash-3.1# compiz --replace decoration wobbly fade minimize cube move place resize rotate scale switcher water zoom
No protocol specified
compiz: Couldn't open display :0

I know those fine Compiz/Beryl effects are a "mowing target" i.e. under development. So to find working advice how to install them could be very difficult. Do I have any hope

SCerovec · 07-19-2007, 11:42 AM

For Nvidia proprietary driver users:

Quote:

Option "AddARGBGLXVisuals" "true" makes window borders work.
Option "TripleBuffer" "true" gives more fluid graphics

just for the record ;-)

SCerovec · 07-20-2007, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atkfossiili

Code:

bash-3.1$ su
Password:
bash-3.1# compiz --replace decoration wobbly fade minimize cube move place resize rotate scale switcher water zoom
No protocol specified
compiz: Couldn't open display :0

Regarding my experience one can't expect to 'su' and to connect to the running X of any user.
to connect to X one has either be the 'X running user' or to disable all security checks of X (which is unwise...)
So either drop that 'su' switching and start compiz as normal user, or just wait for compiz to become mainstream...
:-)

atkfossiili · 07-20-2007, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCerovec

drop that 'su' switching and start compiz as normal user,

Thank you

Now

Code:

bash-3.1$ kde-window-decorator &
[1] 4038
bash-3.1$ compiz --replace decoration wobbly fade minimize cube move place resize rotate scale switcher water zoom
compiz: No GLXFBConfig for depth 32
compiz: No GLXFBConfig for depth 32
compiz: No GLXFBConfig for depth 32
compiz: Failed to load slide: freedesktop

And now I have the floting windows and desktop qube

Still the KDE-desktop is a bit strange. For ex. the pager squares on the panel and it is not possible to change the size of the windows. But let's see!