Ubuntu: Install Compiz Config Settings Manager to Configure Desktop Effects

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Created: Jan 20, 2008     Updated: Jan 22, 2008


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Compiz-Fusion adds some very sexy desktop effects to Ubuntu. To easily customize these effects, it is vital to use the Compiz Config Setting Manager. Here's how to install this great utilitiy:

1. Open a terminal window.

2. Execute the following command:

sudo aptitude install compizconfig-settings-manager



To open the Settings Manager, click System, mouseover Preferences and select Advanced Desktop Effects Settings. You will be presented with a large selection of effects to choose from.

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