Compiz by default ?

[Matthew East]

Hi,

On 15/08/07, Michael Vogt <michael.vogt at ubuntu.com> wrote:
> What we need to do in any case is to raise awareness to the users
> about this feature. If we decide to enable it by default we should
> popup something that explains that certain things may not work quite
> well. If we decide that we should not enable it, we should have a
> check that tests if it is likely that the system is able to run compiz
> and if so, popup a notification that tell them what to do to enable
> desktop-effects. The effects tab in the apperance capplet should also
> get some additional text that explains that desktop effects may cause
> issues with windowed 3d applications.

I don't have a detailed grasp of technical issues, but FWIW my opinion
as a user is that a popup which essentially says "we've enabled a
feature on your computer without asking you which means that some
things won't work" is unprofessional. I think the second option is
much better.

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Matthew East
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