Hello there

As you know the Moksha desktop lacks any compositor. According Jeff, the default one is buggy so he removed it from the code. Of course it is not rare I/we explain a method how to enable compton compositor on the forum for people who want to have transparent conky or simply just a shadow effects, want to solve some video tearing or any other reasons.

So, I decided to make a module which is a simple "container" for the compton compositor. It will simplify the several steps method to just two steps (just one in case it will became a part of Bodhi ISO file).

1. install compton
2. try to find compton.conf file somewhere on Internet
3. copy the file to ~/.config dir
4. try to add compton to applications list after start
5. restart the PC to use it

Now it should be
1. install moksha-module-comptonmod (not yet in repo)
2. load the compton module in the module section

This is an easy (1/2 day of work) solution in the meantime we look at buggy default compositor.

I hope you will enjoy it

Stefan

https://i.imgur.com/3LoDoE7.jpg
https://github.com/thewaiter/comptonmod

Thanks stefan!

Very nice!

Hello again

Compton module package in the Bodhi testing repository for your testing. I will appreciate your feedback.
In case you have already compton added to the startup apps list, remove it to avoid conflict.

I provide only amd64 package version. Sorry for that...

Stefan

http://packages.bodhilinux.com/bodhi...le-comptonmod/

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Thanks!

As you may recall I had been using compton without a compton.conf for a while and that cleaned up some of my issues, so this is definately useful for people who were in my position a year ago trying to make the bankground transparent.

Other things in bodhi I've noticed can be set transparent when compton running include the background of terminology and shelves.

Anyways,I just did the and removed from my startup commands, and about to reboot to test. I guess I didnt do a full test as I didnt remove compton or my .conf in advance, didn't think of that til after.

Question is - can I sudo apt uninstall compton now? (Is the program built into the module, or still need it around?)

Hello Enigma

1. Yes, your situation was one of the reasons which motivated me to write this compton module
2. sudo apt install moksha-module-comptonmod will work properly if user switches to testing repository
3. of course package does include compton dependency and will install it.
It does not make sense removing compton after installing the package. The module won't work without compton.
4. I use my compton.conf file I am satisfied with. Feel free to replace it in this directory:
/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/enlightenment/modules/comptonmod or simply a destination where your modules are installed

Stefan

Testing it. But I may need a config file. Have a black section accross the top of my screen.

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Is the clock inside the engage gadget? If yes, try to unload the engage module please. This used to happen with ecomorph also. I will try when I get home. Thanx for reply btw

PS: try to play with compton.conf file
PS2: what an ugly systray module on your shelf. What theme do you use? I will fix it for you

That is the issue. I use a mix of 3 themes. I made it match the shelf. Better?

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Better

As far as engage issue is concerned, the solution is trivial. Do this:

sudo nano /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/enlightenment/modules/comptonmod/compton.conf

and change line 61
no-dock-shadow = false;
to
no-dock-shadow = true;

Now your clock can be put back on your engage.

I will repack the package and we all will be happy

Stefan

That's easy. I thought maybe I'd have to lose engage so I rearanged some shelf positions. But I like engage because when I mouse over the clock it zooms so I can read it. LOL!

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Enjoy mate

Stefan

Fixed package in testing repository. Also added 32 bit package.

Enjoy guys

Stefan

http://packages.bodhilinux.com/bodhi...le-comptonmod/

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I tried the 32-bit as a module on one of my legacy machines after OS reinstall. I don't appear to have /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu tho; where is the conf file? I want to try to get rid of the dark shadow behind conky, it used to be transparent background...

No, the folder for 32 bit OS is different. I will tell ya when I get home, or simply find out the compton.conf file in /usr folder.

S

EDIT:
/usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/enlightenment/modules/comptonmod/compton.conf