Compiz

[Steven Vollom]

On Tuesday 17 February 2009 12:04:31 pm Neil Winchurst wrote:
> Today I had a look at a few videos on the internet about compiz and
> kubuntu. Well, I agree that there is some very clever programming
> evident and it all looks quite pretty, but apart from all that, is there
> really any advantage to it? Or is it just an example of what the
> Americans call 'eye candy'?
>
> I use Hardy Heron so I suspect it would be a bit tricky to install it
> and get it running properly anyway. At the moment I can't see the point
> of bothering. Would it be better to wait for the new version of Kubuntu
> due out in April if I did decide to try it out?
>
> Just wondering
>
> Neil Winchurst

You really got into my area of interest, Neil.  If I live to be 100, I will 
never understand a computer like you and the other genious' on this List, but 
I am having so much fun, working over my head while learning, I encourage you 
to move up to Intrepid.

It has just been a couple of days since my first exposure, and I have already 
formatted again, due to a problem with Compiz. Nonetheless, in those couple 
of days, I have already found the benefit of the move.  

I just love it. It is especially friendly to the mouse people.  The new menu 
is terrific.  The way it deals with installations, as well as, 
preconfigurations of hardware is great.  And it is quite beautiful.  

I had to do the terrible reinstallation, but it was me that caused that 
problem, not Compiz.  In fact, as soon as I can figure out how to make the 
virtual desktops, ( I forget what they are called ), I am going to install 
Jaunty and the one that follows that.  I can already see my monitor replaced 
by a hologram.  

You are so smart that you over think some things.  I think it is still Ok to 
play, and I am 66 next month.  This new stuff is just plain fun.

Steven