Customizing the Ubuntu Desktop: Enabling Compiz Part 1 of 2

So you want to get crazy desktop effects in Ubuntu, well first you have to install the drivers for your video card. If you've got nVidia cards in SLI this is a must see. I'll show you how to rid yourself of the black screen of nothingness, and add nVidia's own repository to your repository list to get the latest drivers.

NVidia black screen/driver install fix:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=8389348#post8389348

Find which card has the monitor:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=8389348#post8629749

NVidia direct driver download (English Language Version):
http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index5.aspx?lang=en-us

Add a transparent terminal to your desktop from NickMcDTV. This is a kick @$$ tutorial.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro8zmTwkypM

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• customize ubuntu
• desktop customizing
• install nvidia drivers
• ubuntu nvidia drivers
• enable compiz
• desktop effects
• ubuntu
• karmic koala
• ubuntu 9.10

[learnitwithlion]

@MrJazza1010 And thank you

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[learnitwithlion]

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[MrJazza1010]

hello mate gr8 pic will you send it to me my email is man_U_madness@hotmail.co.uk please send it