Ubuntu 10.04 desktop effects

This is my ubuntu 10.04 dual install with windows vista. It is installed on a low end 3 year old compaq presario with an intel celeron 3.33 GHz processor with 2 Gb ram and an ati radeon xpress 1100 series graphics card. As you can see the compiz effects run rather well, even with this troublesome card and drivers.

[note] The windows do drag across desktops in expo (the curved wall that shows all of the desktops) however it did not work while the desktop recorder was running. A weird bug, but as any good linux jockey will tell you, that goes with the show in ubuntu.

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[unkowngeek]

windows has better desktop effects =D windows /watch?v=LcsqbTrYkt0

[9inchnail5]

@unkowngeek So you do know that your link to the "windows effects" is actually ubuntu mocked up to look like windows... right? lol.

[ohsnapitsme59]

Here's what I don';t understand about these videos; it's nice to show the effects, but it would be nicer if you told us the name of the app to download.

[9inchnail5]

@ohsnapitsme59 This is not an app you download. It's a complete operating system seperate from mac OS and Windows operating systems. This video is just a demonstration of how well the OS works on a low end 5 year old machine. If you are interested in this go to Ubuntu and research if linux is a good choice for you. It's certainly the most personalized OS I've ever used and it's free with free upgrades. Hope that helps.

[rooo1o]

It's a pity most software isn't compatible with Ubuntu. it has so much potential but so little people that support it...

[9inchnail5]

@rooo1o There is a program called WINE that basically acts like a Windows emulator and lets you install most Microsoft and third party software (with the exception of some games) into Ubuntu. A lot of web services are offering Linux support as well, except for Netflix (urg!!) But one of the best things about Ubuntu is the open source (free) programs that basically mimic Microsoft software. And it is a free operating system after all with free upgrades, so that's what I like most about it.

[unkowngeek]

@9inchnail5 HA-ha-ha you wouldnt of known if i didnt show 'about ubuntu' :P

[klaus6060]

great Musik. But I have Win7 in a VirtualBox and the service is better as dualboot. the effects are good. More then windows. I have nothing found this for Win 7. Windows 7 is stupid in the default-Box

[PivotmasterXD257]

are you using compiz for this?

[szilard451]

hey there are some downdoable effects for window 7?

[1960jjd]

will i be able to install any software while i try ubuntu in a demo version like booting it with a CD because i want to use kdenlive..

[rooo1o]

@9inchnail5 i've heard of WINE yes, and yes it does a great job, but it doesn't run natively under Ubuntu. that's a shame. would love to install Ubuntu but i've got some games i can't install on it.