[tech] Compiz on cybium, cobbler (was: Let's all do the Machine Reshuffle!)

[David Adam]

On Tue, 30 Jan 2007, James French wrote:
> Rather than put cybium and cobbler out of action completely, we've
> shifted the 9200's that came with the new machines into them and
> installed Etch. They've been migrated out into the hallway as nice web
> browsing/mail machines.

It should be pointed out that these machines have had Compiz installed.
For those of you who don't follow the ricer X server community, Compiz is
the package that provides effects niftier than those released with Windows
Vista, like wobbly windows and the 'cube' virtual desktop.

If you're running GNOME (default for UCC these days) or KDE, open a
terminal and run:

   (compiz --replace &)

(with the parantheses).

Now move some windows around. Hold down Ctrl + Alt and left mouse button,
and drag the cursor around. Cool, neh?

More hot keys at http://wiki.debian.org/Compiz

I might put a sign on the wall for people not subscribed to tech@, because
this is too cool. Thanks to TRS for installing it and showing me how it
works.

David Adam
UCC Wheel Member
zanchey at ucc.gu.uwa.edu.au