How can i get all these super windows effects?
 

I'm using:
Kubuntu 8.12 KDE 4.2.1

I have always been wondering how can i get all these super windows effects that i keep seeing in pictures...

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/9...ylinderuc3.png
http://wifi0wn.files.wordpress.com/2...ng?w=450&h=281
http://wifi0wn.files.wordpress.com/2...iz-effect4.png
http://forumsupport.terra.co.id/tp-i...compiz-ss2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...nie-effect.png

I keep seeing this 'compiz' word everywhere.. i don't know... what do i need to do to get all these super cool effects?

those are very cool desktops but I would be afraid that they would slow me down? I am not sure but seems like they would take up a lot of memory (processing power threads etc.)?
but i like to try some of them myself!

BTW I saw similar to the last one in a MAC a few years ago. point the mouse and the icon would bubble up :)

Try here http://seogadget.co.uk/how-to-install-compiz/

Thanks very much indeed, looks very nice!
:)

BTW, cool thing is that I already have Hardy 8.04 on my desktop so its a breeze just went to synaptic pkg mgr and install it off the list.

Hmmm.. It says GNOME.. But I am not using GNOME, I'm using KDE.. Is it for GNOME only?? :(:(

http://www.justfuckinggoogleit.com/search?q=compiz+kde&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

Excuse my language ;)

If you are using KDE 4.2 you do not need to install Compiz. Kwin has native desktop composition. Launch System Settings (wrench & screwdriver icon), go to Desktop -> Desktop Effects to enable the effects. Here you can also configure which effects to use, their keyboard shortcuts etc.

heh, I just saw that it still shows me as a LQ Newbie. Wow, still shows me using Mandrake and XP too! Guess I need to update my profile! Guess I haven't posted here in a while.

I have been an avid user of Linux since 2004. So while I am a LQ newbie, I am relatively experienced, don't worry.

@openSauce You didnt have to be so rude..

I think I've got a problem here..

And if you try to install libplasma2...? Do you drop further down the dependency well?
cheers,
jdk

Sorry, didn't mean to come across as aggressive. Tone of voice gets lost on the internet. But for simple questions you'll often get quicker answers by searching than by asking at the forums.

I get those effects when I'm drunk, don't want them when I'm sober.

No go for me? :(

I re checked all items as shown in that web page but still nothing happens??

may be I need a drink?
:D

Those are just still images of the effects, not the effects themselves. Have a drink anyway. :)