What hardware does Unity require?

[Skaperen]

So what hardware does Unity require. I got the following under KVM/Qemu:
http://phil.ipal.org/unity-fail.jpg

[zvacet]

Unity requires working compiz and 3d support graphic card.

[Rubi1200]

See here for hardware requirements:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DesktopExperienceTeam/UnityHardwareRequirements

You should consider installing Unity-2D which might work on your hardware (available in the repositories).

[johnnie1uk]

Just tried this and it solved the problem for me.thanks

[Rubi1200]

Just tried this and it solved the problem for me.thanks

No problem, you are more than welcome :-)

Enjoy!

[rewyllys]

. . . . You should consider installing Unity-2D which might work on your hardware (available in the repositories).
Thanks. This worked for me too, and it also answered the question that had been nagging me: viz., since my 5-3/4-year-old IBM T42 laptop lacks the necessary hardware for Unity 3D, what will I do when 11.10 comes out and lacks the Ubuntu Classic desktop environment?

But I find Unity 2D even less appealing to me than Unity 3D, so all this helps to confirm my plans to shift to something like Xubuntu or Mint following the 11.10 release.:(

[Rubi1200]

Thanks. This worked for me too, and it also answered the question that had been nagging me: viz., since my 5-3/4-year-old IBM T42 laptop lacks the necessary hardware for Unity 3D, what will I do when 11.10 comes out and lacks the Ubuntu Classic desktop environment?

But I find Unity 2D even less appealing to me than Unity 3D, so all this helps to confirm my plans to shift to something like Xubuntu or Mint following the 11.10 release.:(
I am glad this also worked for you. Whilst it is apparently true that the Classic desktop will be removed on 11.10, Gnome3 may well make an appearance. However, I also wonder how that will fare with older systems. We shall have to wait and see I suppose.

If you are interested in lighter versions, take a look at Lubuntu as well.

[johnnie1uk]

That 5 3/4 year old laptop must be about on its last legs by now anyway, after another 6 months itĺl be on a wing and a prayer ;-):)

[zvacet]

@ rewyllys

If you want something lighter install Lubuntu. (http://lubuntu.net/)