Help with Installing: Ubuntu 7.10, ATI X1400

[BenLi]

Hey all,

So I'm exploring Linux for the first time. One of the features that really appealed to me was the customization that is possible. That is why I would like Compiz.

The Machine

Dell Inspiron e1505
Core 2 Duo T7200
2GB RAM
ATI X1400 (I can only use the fglrx drivers)

The Distro

Ubuntu 7.10 (obviously Gnome)

Can anyone tell me how to install Compiz? Or would Beryl work better? (I tried Beryl before and apparently, it simply wouldn't work with my video card.)

[adamk]

If you have Ubuntu 7.10, you have compiz installed already. With the x1400, and the drivers from the restricted manager, you will need to install the xserver-xgl package, and then restart your X server. Compiz should then start if you go to System -> Preferences -> Desktop Effects and click "Enable Desktop Effects".

Adam

[gfab71]

If you have Ubuntu 7.10, you have compiz installed already. With the x1400, and the drivers from the restricted manager, you will need to install the xserver-xgl package, and then restart your X server. Compiz should then start if you go to System -> Preferences -> Desktop Effects and click "Enable Desktop Effects".

Adam
hi, i'm new on Ubuntu 7.10 ... i use a notebook with a ATI MOBILITY RADEON X1600 graphics card....how can i install (how can find them) correct drivers to start Compiz and to enable desktop fx ? please help me! tnx

[adamk]

When you first logged into Ubuntu, it should have prompted you to download proprietary drivers for your card. Did that happen? What's the output of 'glxinfo | grep -i direct'?

Adam

[joe1016]

how do you install xserver-xgl package

[joe1016]

what is the cmd you have to enter in terminal 4 gusty

[adamk]

'sudo apt-get install xserver-xgl'. Then restart X.

Adam