desktop special effects

[Karl Larsen]

David Curtis wrote:
> Rashkae wrote:
>   
>> Rafael Barreto wrote:
>>     
>>> Anybody have an idea why desktop special effects cannot be activated on my computer...?!
>>> Thanks.
>>> Rafael.
>>>
>>>       
>> Crystal ball fogged up,, please try again.
>>
>>     
> C'mon Rashkae, if you're going to make a joke then give some assistance 
> also.
>
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
>
> Rafael,
>
> You need a 3d capable video card and the drivers (usually restricted, 
> nvidia,ati) for that card. Have a read here:
>
> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BinaryDriverHowto/Nvidia
>
> or here,
>
> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BinaryDriverHowto/ATI
>
> depending on the make of your card.
>
> Dave
>
>   
    I have a nVidia computer using the Ubuntu provided driver software 
and I can set my computer to Extra and it will work. But my computers 
video device is getting too hot in this mode and it fails. Still looking 
for a way to cool that device.

Karl


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