Ubuntu desktop.

[sinhanikhil.5]

I have seen so many features of Ubuntu desktop, all those 3d effects, windows tilting and many more in Youtube and other websites.

But i can't even apt-get install 3ddesktop coz it gives me error that

cannot find package 3ddeasktop, forget bout other features.

please help.
feedback sincerely welcomed.



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[buddyd16]

I recommend you read through the folowing thread:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=809695

[heepie]

First make sure you have the right drivers for it

System > Administration > Hardware drivers

Run the wizard and make sure you have the latest drivers for you graphic card.

Then go to:

System > Preferences > Appearance

Go to the last tab that says visual effects and try the normal or extra option. You may like to also intall CompizConfig Setting Manager from the repos..

Hope this helps

[coffeecat]

But i can't even apt-get install 3ddesktop coz it gives me error.

The previous posters have answered your question about compiz, so I'll limit myself to one comment. You can't simply 'apt-get install' something you've thought up. The package name must be something the package manager knows about from the package metadata that a 'sudo apt-get update' downloads. So, 'sudo apt-get install gthumb' will work (for example), but 'sudo apt-get install OneMillionDollars' won't. Unfortunately.

Where did you get 'apt-get install 3ddesktop' from? A howto?

[howefield]

so I'll limit myself to one comment. You can't simply 'apt-get install' something you've thought up.

Probably unlikely, but the poster could be referring to...

http://packages.ubuntu.com/dapper/utils/3ddesktop

[sinhanikhil.5]

i am so so So glad for ur so valuable feedkack, and guess wot i lacked compiz config manager, i installed it and got a new playground for myself now i have every thing sphere deformation , desktop cube, magic lamp burn n many many more...hahahaha(LOL)
thanx a lot to all.



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