How to install Compiz Fusion 3D desktop effects in ubuntu | UbuntuCafe

How to install Compiz Fusion 3D desktop effects in ubuntu

If you  have a graphics card and installed graphic driver,you can install compiz and enable 3D desktop on your ubuntu by the following steps.With compiz installed,there are several things that you can make your desktop lively such as different wallpaper on each workspace,put fishbowl on desktop,put real-transparent terminal on to desktop,and enable snow in ubuntu desktop



Install Compiz fusion

  • sudo apt-get install compiz*

Enable 3D desktop

Right click on your desktop and select Change Desktop Background.
go to Visual Effects tab and tick Extra on



Goto System–>Preferences–>CompizConfig Settings Manager 

Enable Desktop Cube,Rotate Cube and Cube Reflection and Deformation.


Then click on Desktop Cube to go to its configuration page,turn to Transparent Cube tab,do like following.


Click General Options, turn to Desktop size tab and change Horizontal Virtual Size to 4 :




 Enjoy with new Desktop...!!!!!

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