Is this the right place to ask questions about installing Compiz-Fusion?

[David McGlone]

On Thursday 20 September 2007 2:51:33 pm Robert Tilley wrote:
> On Wednesday 19 September 2007 05:38:38 pm Trevor wrote:
> > Robert Tilley wrote:
> > > Or is it such a specialized topic that I should refer this to a website
> > > forum?
> > >
> > > I'm trying to install compiz-fusion on Kubuntu Feisty KDE and having
> > > absolutely no success.  I follow the instructions at
> > > http://sathyasays.com/?p=34 and the only response after a "compiz
> > > --replace" is for all but one window to disappear.  That window also
> > > loses it's border with the various Close, Minimize, Expand buttons and
> > > the Title Bar.  There is thus no way to move or resize it.  I must then
> > > log out through the K menu and never restart compiz.
> > >
> > > Thanks, Bob
> >
> > I am pretty sure I ran into this issue with my laptop that has an
> > unsupported ATI video card in it.  Run 'fglrxinfo' from the command line
> > and post the results and we can go from there.
> >
> > Trevor
>
> I can't find the package "fglrxinfo" for Kubuntu Feisty.  I don't know if
> it's applicable as my Dell Dimension 2350 uses an Intel 82845G on-board
> graphics chip.
>
> I can't find any references to problems with this board and assume that
> compiz will work.  If anyone knows anything about this issue, please post
> to this list or e-mail me directly at "tilleyrw at cfl.rr.com".
>
> Thanks, Bob
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That is because it is for an ATI chipset not Intel. I have the 82845GL on 
board Graphics chip on my desktop and I use the i915G dri driver package from 
Intel's website.

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