GutsyCompizIntelX3100
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Overview
Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon includes Compiz-Fusion desktop effects. Support is disabled for Intel's X3100 integrated GPU; however, this article outlines how to add support. This relates to the System76 Darter Ultra (daru2), Gazelle Value (gazv5), and Pangolin Value (panv3) without the nVidia graphics upgrade (nVidia is supported out of the box).
Directions
Open your terminal (Applications > Accessories > Terminal) and paste in the following line.
mkdir ~/.config/compiz gedit ~/.config/compiz/compiz-manager
Paste the following text into the file:
SKIP_CHECKS=yes
Save and close. Intel's 965/x3100 is disabled by default because it won't play XV videos if compiz is enabled. The following option will enable video playback.
Enable Video Playback
From your terminal run the following command:
gstreamer-properties
Click the Video tab. Change the Default Output Plugin: value to "X Window System (No Xv)".
Enable Desktop Effects
Go to System > Preferences > Appearance. Choose the Visual Effects tab and enable your desired option. Log out and log in for the changes to take effect.
You can also enable additional Compiz-Fusion effects by installing the settings manager.
sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager
Go to System > Preferences > Advanced Desktop Effects Settings to play with cool Compiz effects.
See here for finding out how to set things up.
