I'm probably gonna get knocked hard for this one, but I'm ready to scream. I've been working with Suse 10 mostly on a HP notebook. I've been struggling with the whole 3D/Compiz/XGL eye candy for some time but I can't seem to get it right, no matter how many forums I read. (I always seem to get something different to do.) Currently, I have OpenSuSe 10.1 installed (compiz, xgl & xgl h/w list std installed). I have not had the guts to do any updates as previously the process failed. This is what I've done up to now: Standard (full) install of OS (with compiz, XGL, XGL h/w list). Upon reboot, I installed the ATi drivers (--buildpkg, init 3, rpm -Uvh, Sax2...etc), crossed fingers and rebooted. PC takes some time to start up, but seems o.k. Then 'compiz --replace gconf...etc' and 'gnome-window-decorator' and all the eye candy is there. Add these command to startup, reboot again, and it works!! But, run glxgears and I get a reading of (sometimes) +-2700 to 800 on occassion. Run a game like Neverball, get a warning no 3d accel. no direct rendering. Can anybody suggest something for me or tell me what I'm doing wrong??? Also, I can't get the themer to work - the app runs but I can't change any themes. Suggestions?

the drivers never installed correctly (not that it's your fault but ATI's) uninstall them and try installing them with the other way, by letting the installer do the work.

You didn't mention though what ati card you have and if your suse is x86 or x86_64.

Sorry bout that - I've a ATI Radeon Mobility X600 (M24), on 32-bit. Please correct me here with uninstall - rpm -e fglrx...? or yast - software management ? Then is reboot required, or directly into init 3 or double click?? All these options they're very confusing.

My friend I have your solution here, read it like the bible and you're done

It's an awesome how-to, even though I never got to install properly the drivers cause I have the buggy combination of SuSE x86_64, ati x1600 and xorg 6.9

If XGL and Compiz are running and the effects work, then your drivers are installed correctly.

The problem is "direct rendering" 3D games and even some multimedia applications are not available when running XGL.

Thanks guys, everything is working fine, but the systems still says nope...