distros that incorporate 3d (beryl, compiz, whatever)

[manutdfan2850]

are there distros that incorporate 3d menus like beryl compiz, etc. by default? any plans for this in ubuntu fiesty?

i mean not just have them installed, but incorporate them into the OS, similar to the dashboard in Mac OS X. so that its relatively bug free and stable. i don't want burning windows and 3d cubes (although its cool), i want 3d usability.

plz let me know.

thanks

[jpeddicord]

SUSE and FC both have it (I think), but neither really integrate it into the desktop more than having a custom control panel for them.

Feisty was planned to have Compiz/Beryl support, but no one knows too much on whether that will be implemented due to the Xorg 7.2 delay.

[hanzomon4]

As far as I know Mandriva's Metisse is somewhat integrated but I think that beryl/compiz is just as integrated as metacity in gnome. They're all just window managers and you can turn off most of the fx. Compiz comes installed by default with opensuse and sabayon, which also offers beryl...

[RAV TUX]

are there distros that incorporate 3d menus like beryl compiz, etc. by default? any plans for this in ubuntu fiesty?

i mean not just have them installed, but incorporate them into the OS, similar to the dashboard in Mac OS X. so that its relatively bug free and stable. i don't want burning windows and 3d cubes (although its cool), i want 3d usability.

plz let me know.

thanks

Beryl Distribution Support

Beryl is supported in many distro's and is installed by default in a few. You can find distributions that support beryl on this page. In general, the further down the list you go the harder it will be to get Beryl running. Most distributions have graciously provided our wiki with a howto for installing Beryl as well, these are linked here too. If your distro has a packaged format in which Beryl can be installed, and it's not listed here, please contact DBO at dbo@beryl-project.org and it will be added as soon as possible.

Official Distributions

The official Beryl distro, offers beryl installed by default.
Sabayon

http://www.beryl-project.org/images/distros/sabayon.png (http://sabayonlinux.org/)
>Performance, Versatility, Stability
With a heavily modified make.conf to ensure that Sabayon runs at the highest speed possible on newer computer hardware and fast on semi-older hardware Sabayon delivers some of the best performance in the Linux world today. Sabayon has also compiled the kernel to run well against many available architectures while still leaving the ability to change anything at your desire. With Sabayon it is possible to boot up with Beryl, to have Beryl automatically setup and installed, or to boot with gentoo legacy. Being built upon the strengths of Gentoo, Sabayon provides a rock solid distribution that stays smooth even under the extreme loads.



Default Distributions

These distibutions offers Beryl installed by default or as an option on first boot.
Knoppix

http://www.beryl-project.org/images/distros/knoppix.png (http://www.knoppix.net/)
>Live Linux on a CD
KNOPPIX is a bootable CD or DVD with a collection of GNU/Linux software, automatic hardware detection, and support for many graphics cards, sound cards, SCSI and USB devices and other peripherals. KNOPPIX can be used as a productive Linux desktop, educational CD, rescue system, or adapted and used as a platform for commercial software product demos. It is not necessary to install anything on a hard disk. Due to on-the-fly decompression, the CD can have up to 2 GB of executable software installed on it. (over 8 GB on the DVD "Maxi" edition).



Available Distributions

These distributions have Beryl available in its own repositories.
Fedora Core

http://www.beryl-project.org/images/distros/fedora.png (http://fedora.redhat.com/)
>Fedora Core - Howto Install (http://wiki.beryl-project.org/wiki/Install/Fedora_Core)
Fedora Core is built to provide choice. It includes the latest versions of many software packages, including both GNOME and KDE desktop environments. Fedora Extras, a repository built entirely by volunteers, provides thousands more packages, and is enabled for use by default. Beryl is available through Fedora Extras.

Gentoo

http://www.beryl-project.org/images/distros/gentoo.png (http://gentoo.org/)
>Gentoo - Howto Install (http://wiki.gentoo-xeffects.org/)
Gentoo Linux is a versatile and fast, completely free Linux distribution geared towards developers and network professionals. Unlike other distros, Gentoo Linux has an advanced package management system called Portage. Portage is a true ports system in the tradition of BSD ports, but is Python-based and sports a number of advanced features including dependencies, fine-grained package management, "fake" (OpenBSD-style) installs, safe unmerging, system profiles, virtual packages, config file management, and more.



3rd Party Distributions

These distributions have Beryl available in 3rd Party repositories. See the links for an installation howto.
Ubuntu

http://www.beryl-project.org/images/distros/ubuntu.png (http://www.ubuntu.com/)
>Linux for Human Beings - Howto Install (http://wiki.beryl-project.org/wiki/Install_Beryl_on_Ubuntu)
Ubuntu is a free, open source Linux-based operating system that starts with the breadth of Debian and adds regular releases (every six months), a clear focus on the user and usability (it should "Just Work", TM) and a commitment to security updates with 18 months of support for every release (and with 6.06 LTS you get 3 years on the desktop and 5 on the server!). Ubuntu ships with the latest GNOME release as well as a selection of server and desktop software that makes for a comfortable desktop experience off a single installation CD.

openSUSE

http://www.beryl-project.org/images/distros/suse.png (http://www.opensuse.org/)
>openSUSE - Howto Install (http://wiki.beryl-project.org/wiki/Install_Beryl_on_SuSE)
The openSUSE project is a community program sponsored by Novell. Promoting the use of Linux everywhere, openSUSE.org provides free, easy access to the worlds most usable Linux distribution, openSUSE. The openSUSE project gives Linux developers and enthusiasts everything they need to get started with Linux.


http://www.beryl-project.org/distros.php

[Rodneyck]

There is also Foresight 1.0 which has a control panel to turn on/off compiz. It uses Gnome as its desktop.

http://foresightlinux.com/

And the new Dreamlinux 2.2 beta has beryl/compiz control on/off.

http://www.dreamlinux.com.br/english/index.html

[manutdfan2850]

hmm


ill give opensuse a go this weekend when i have time.


thanks for the quick replies.

[kazuya]

Looks beautiful in Sabayon and works better than any other distro I have used it in.
It worked great for me in Zenwalk as well, but that may require slightly more CLI than others.

Sabayon still tops all in its implementation of Beryl.

[RAV TUX]

Sabayon still tops all in its implementation of Beryl.

+1

UBeryl is pretty awesome also....

[bvanaerde]

Sabayon still tops all in its implementation of Beryl.

I was really impressed when trying out the LiveDVD of Sabayon (v3.26).
But for some reason Xgl didn't work anymore after the installation :-? Everything was sooo slow.

It's probably because of my ATI videocard... but hey, it did work really smooth with the LiveDVD, so I don't understand why it wouldn't work with a normal installation...

[mobilehavoc]

Sabayon has an amazing implementation of Beryl and XGL/AIGLX.

You run it, it detects your video card and configures OpenGL accordingly. At first startup you can choose using a GUI whether you want AIGLX, XGL or none. Then Beryl is a just s shortcut away.

Awesome...wonder how long until Beryl is included in Ubuntu

[RAV TUX]

Sabayon has an amazing implementation of Beryl and XGL/AIGLX.

You run it, it detects your video card and configures OpenGL accordingly. At first startup you can choose using a GUI whether you want AIGLX, XGL or none. Then Beryl is a just s shortcut away.

Awesome...wonder how long until Beryl is included in UbuntuIt is already included, it's called UBeryl:popcorn:

[smoker]

the latest version of PCLos also includes beryl

http://www.pclinuxos.com/page.php?7

[Jerome36]

Earlier today I tried the Sabayon Live CD. Having XGL and Beryl was cool, but the Sabayon distro left a lot to be desired, at least in my opinion. I absolutely hated the "start" menu thing they have going there, both on the KDE and Gnome desktop enviornments.

[RAV TUX]

Earlier today I tried the Sabayon Live CD. Having XGL and Beryl was cool, but the Sabayon distro left a lot to be desired, at least in my opinion. I absolutely hated the "start" menu thing they have going there, both on the KDE and Gnome desktop enviornments.

Right click on that start menu and select either the traditional Gnome or KDE start menu.....Sabayon comes with the SUSE style menu by default...but gives you complete freedom of choice for any that you may want