Compiz install problem

[Michael "TheZorch" Haney]

Mandi wrote:
> I was trying to install Compiz by following the instructions at
>
> http://thegabfather.wordpress.com/2008/05/17/how-to-install-compiz-fusion-in-ubuntu-hardy-heron/
>
> and got to the end of step 1, the restart... it restarted, I signed 
> into Ubuntu and got white screen.
> I did a little research online using a different PC and can't really 
> find anything that I even understand
> to try to fix this. I'm brand new to Ubuntu and have only been reading 
> email, a little surfing
> and chat on it. So if you can please help me in baby steps that a 
> complete moron could understand,
> I don't have Windows on the box in question, only Ubuntu and the video 
> card is a ATI Radeon 256
> HD 2600 Pro AGP.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Mandi
>
Which version of Ubuntu are you using?  The current version is 8.04 and 
as of 7.10 Ubuntu comes with Compiz Fusion by default.  You need only 
install the drivers for your graphics card in the Hardware Drivers 
Manager, enable Desktop Effects and install the Compiz Fusion control 
panel to adjust its advanced settings such as various special effects 
and the rotating cube for switching between virtual desktops.

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