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compiz package

Can't enable desktop effects.

Asked by Mr. MInhaj

i installed ubuntu 9.04. My graphics card is built in Intel GMA 950.
when i tried desktop effects from "System>Preference>Appearance>Visual effects" then it says that "desktop effects can not be enabled" .Compiz fusion icon and compiz config settings manager is installed in my system.
I tried "glxgears" in terminal and the gears run smoothly, so it seems 3d acceleration is enabled.

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midnightflash (midnightflash) said : 		#1

Look here:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1145967

It's a known bug those Intel grafics are slow in 9.04 (not in the versions before!)... therefore Compiz is blacklisted.

Greetings
mid

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Basic (basicxp) said : 		#2

You should install official Intel drivers for your video adapter first. Go to intel.com and look for the appropriate version for Linux. Or you could find an equal open-source solution in repositories.

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Best LinuxUbuntugeek (clarke121) said : 		#3

[HowTo] Fix Ubuntu Jaunty (9.04) Intel Graphics Problem
http://www.ivankristianto.com/2009/06/howto-fix-ubuntu-jaunty-904-intel-graphics-problem/

LUg.

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Mr. MInhaj (imhell99) said : 		#4

Thanks to all.

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Mr. MInhaj (imhell99) said : 		#5

Thanks LinuxUbuntugeek, that solved my question.

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Sam_ (and-sam) said : 		#6

add another geek ;-)
http://www.ubuntugeek.com/intel-graphics-performance-guide-for-ubuntu-904-jaunty-users.html

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muis jaq (ishomj) said : 		#7

Hi... I have the same problem with my Toshiba L200, but after
- upgrading compiz to version 1.0.8.2
- installing fusion icon + emerald
the desktop effects work normally

I just added in startup application with command "compiz"

I am new ubuntu user, so I dont know how it can work....