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Fedora Core 5 and XGL - DONE QUICK !!
Just remember that this is NOT stable software and is based on cvs snapshots. I have had success, as others have too with supported hardware, but i cannot guarantee this software will NOT mess up your workstation. Moreso, i would not consider the use of this software in a work environment as a good idea - something bad *might* happen; user beware. Just remember, it is YOUR choice to make use of this bleeding edge software or not.
Pssst. Read the news section.
Once again, is your card supported? http://gentoo-wiki.com/HARDWARE_Video_Card_Support_Under_XGL
For those that like to be self sufficient: specs here, cvs info here.
LEGEND:
# - run as root, or superuser, ( that is 'su -', not 'su' )$ - run as the unpriviledged user you normally log in with.
If you come from another repo install of Xgl, etc; please remove those files before you try this guide; i cannot diagnose problems as a result of a mixture of packages that may conflict together !!
Look for solutions and answers at this brilliant site: http://www.compiz.net/
| Commands to run | Notes | |
| # | init 3 | |
| ctrl+alt+F1 | switch to virtual console 1 | |
| # | rpm -ivh http://rpm.livna.org/livna-release-5.rpm | |
| For Nvidia video cards: | Ignore if you have an Ati card. | |
| # | yum install xorg-x11-drv-nvidia kmod-nvidia | smp kernel? use: kmod-nvidia-smp |
| For ATI video cards: | ||
| # | yum install xorg-x11-drv-fglrx kmod-fglrx | smp kernel? use: kmod-fglrx-smp |
| Guide continued for all cards: | ||
| # | yum install glx-utils | Simple test to see if you have hardware acceleration enabled and working. |
| # | glxinfo | grep direct | If you get something like 'direct rendering: Yes' then you're good with the video drivers. |
| # | rpm -ivh http://www.illawarra.org/linux/sam-repo-5-2.fc5.noarch.rpm | Continued for both. |
| # | yum install xorg-x11-server-Xgl sam-switch compiz-quinn | remove '-quinn' for vanilla compiz |
| Please install either compiz OR compiz-quinn; not both!! | ||
| # | init 5 | |
| ctrl+alt+F7 | switch back to x11 if needed | |
| # | sam-switch | Run this to configure and start Xgl. Note: gui problems? Reset with 'sam-switch x11'. |
| Change compiz plugin settings and key bindings? | ||
| The new kid on the block is csm - use it, report bugs on http://compiz.net | ||
| # | yum install csm-quinn | |
| $ | csm | Tick all the plugins on the main page that you would like to enable. |
| # | ||
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| Custom Generic Window Decorator (cgwd), gcompizthemer, and themes !! | ||
| # | yum install cgwd cgwd-themes | Use cgwd and cgwd-themes with compiz-quinn |
| # | sam-switch settings | Need to enable cgwd option in the script. |
| # | sam-switch x11 | Drops current session - need to do this first to remove stale / current Xgl settings |
| # | sam-switch xgl | This will drop your current session and put you at login prompt. |
| $ | gcompizthemer | You may need to append dbus-launch if it does not work. |
Problems? Success? Let me know.
http://en.opensuse.org/Compiz
^for some tips on vanilla compiz and what keys do what and where.. enjoy!
Cannot run opengl games under Xgl? Try this out, it rocks: http://xgame.tlhiv.org/ ( site down? ) Local source: here. ( hint: right click and save; put it in ~/bin ) and run it ( xgame )
Another method is to < ctr >< alt >< f1 > log in as unpriviledged user $ xinit /path/to/game/executable -- :3
Credits and references:
http://en.opensuse.org/Using_Xgl_on_SUSE_Linuxhttp://ghaefb.rebootcomic.com/?page_id=41
http://www.fedora-france.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=11826&forum=22
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/CompositeManager/Xgl/NestedXgl
http://compiz.net
http://rpm.livna.org
Apparently there are some clueful people on chat.freenode.net #xgl