12 replies to this topic

[TcM]

Well as far as I know, no you do not need any special video card, just a normal one but powerful enough :)

[v0id]

You should consider installing Compiz Fusion. It has a lot of nice features. The system requirements aren't high too, so most computers would be able to run it smoothly. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a link on the system requirements, but I've heard about people having only 64mb RAM being able to run it nicely.

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Is this similar to the OS X desktop switch cube effect?

[v0id]

I'm not sure. I haven't tried OS X for a long time, and I've never used the effects. I would suggest you to find a video about Compiz Fusion on YouTube, watch it, and then compare it to OS X.

[TcM]

I tried that on ubuntu, and i enabled the 3d cube function, but it did not work for me... i don't know how to use it.

[rumen]

I am running Compiz Fusion on my Ubuntu box. Really great, actually ATI have improved their drivers a lot, I can run it now on my ATI with almost no problems at all.

[Oigen]

It has Ubuntu installed, and no, you don't need a new videocard (unless yours is ancient, like 4 megs of memory or something)

[LissaValerian]

the 3D cube effect / functionality is sooo ... coool. Maybe a bit too ... bells and whistle-ish, but still, very freaking cool. I remember the first time I saw one of my coworkers set that up, I was like "holy sh!t" that was awesome!

[najaubais]

Wanch said:

My friend had a 3D desktop switching cube effect on his Linux Machine using KDE. How can I do that and what is it? Do I need a special video card?

I tried to install the effects and it was not possible becasue my graphics does not support it. I am looking for an update for my graphics and Ram to have the effect. I was hooked to the effect I must say

Can anybody inform me how much of an upgrade I need. How much Ram and Graphics I need to get an effect like that?. Please inform me