The Desktop Effect feature is, however, not automatically installed in the new version. Hence, in order to obtain that special feel of Wobbling Windows, Cube Switching, Flame Effect and others, you will need to activate these features using the following instructions. To activate Desktop Effects in Ubuntu Hardy Heron, simply follow the instructions below:
Run the following command from the console to install Compiz Manager to your Linux system.
sudo aptitude install compizconfig-settings-manager
After successfully done so, then proceed to configure your Ubuntu to activate Desktop Effects.
- Access [Appearance] tab under System toolbar; that is, System > Preferences > Appearance.
- Click on the [Visual Effects] tab and Select "Extra" as your option.
- You would probably have already experience some powerful graphical effects by now. Follow the next 2 steps to configure your desired effects for your system.
- After installing Compiz Manager, an additional command would now appear under the System toolbar, known as [Advanced Desktop Effects Settings]; that is, System > Preferences > Advanced Desktop Effects Settings.
- Finally, the entire list of Compiz Configuration Menu is shown to users. Select your desired graphical Desktop Effects from the list.
- Last but not least, Enjoy!
One can never imagine how easy it is to set up Desktop Effects in Linux systems these days; as in contrasts to Microsoft Windows Vista's Aero Glass Effects.
A screenshot of a Wobbly Windows effect is shown below.
However, it is still important to note that features may still cause problem to systems. If issues do occur, disable the Desktop Effects.
When clicking Normal or Extra in the Appearance Preferences Menü, I get:
Desktop Effects could not be enabled.