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peebee · lxpup_compiz_setup-s.5.6.042.pet

25-may-2014 - CompizPup new version

08-feb-2014 - setup pet for LxPup14.02 SLACKO added

SFS UPDATED 17-nov-2013

Compiz adds all sorts of bling and effects to the desktop.

rhadon · Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 1291 Location: Germany

Hi peebee,

I use and like Compiz with Puppy since I'm posting here in the forum Very Happy

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I also use Slacko at least since Mick provided his compiz.sfs., which works fine for me with all versions of Slacko, only with the newest one (slacko-5.6) there is a small problem. The auto hide function of the jwm tray bar doesn't work anymore. I guess, that the problem is a new version of jwm.

So can you tell me please, does it work for you with Lxde?

Btw. the 'Enhanced Zoom Desktop' option (in your screenshot it's unticked Wink

) is a very useful option. Works with super key + mouse wheel. With german keyboard layout I have to change Xkb model pc102 to pc104 or pc105. Don't know about uk layout Embarassed

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It's good to know, there are more ways to get Compiz Very Happy

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Thank you,
Rolf

peebee · Posted: Sun 25 Aug 2013, 06:11 Post subject:

peebee · Posted: Thu 29 Aug 2013, 03:44 Post subject: Update

29-aug-2013

The link to LxPup-by-SFS and the setup pet attachment in post #1 have been updated.

01micko · Joined: 11 Oct 2008 Posts: 7784 Location: qld

Wonderful job Peter!

I'll give it a bit more rigorous testing and will add it to the sfs_manager for the next!

You have got to love compiz! It is serious fun Smile

BTW, does this lxpup sfs run stand alone without compiz sfs? If that is the case it will just affect the description I put in the sfs manager. No biggie if it doesn't.

Cheers!

peebee · Posted: Sat 31 Aug 2013, 07:27 Post subject:

01micko · Joined: 11 Oct 2008 Posts: 7784 Location: qld

peebee · Posted: Sun 01 Sep 2013, 02:38 Post subject:

pchan · Joined: 12 Oct 2012 Posts: 84

Thanks,

I could get compiz using this method.

But unfortunately, my windows lost the top part windows title where the close button is usually located. Without the top part, it is hard to do double click and maximize or minimize windows.

peebee · Posted: Fri 06 Sep 2013, 07:32 Post subject:

pchan · Joined: 12 Oct 2012 Posts: 84

Thanks peebee

I have already created a save file earlier for slacko 5.6 . The top part title and close button strip is not appearing in every windows even after a reboot.

I don't know whether i should it try with slacko 5.5 or it is supposed to work on slacko 5.6. It sure didn't work for me in getting the window appearance right. Other compiz features functions ok.

I even tried changing the screen resolution but no luck. In the compiz settings, windows decoration is already ticked. I tried un tick it and tick it again but it didn't work.

I am the only one with this problem?

peebee · Posted: Fri 06 Sep 2013, 12:32 Post subject:

pchan · Joined: 12 Oct 2012 Posts: 84

Thanks peebee!

I did as you suggested and started from scratch. After rebooting, everything is perfect! Really nice to have compiz working! The compiz effects makes it feel like things are responding faster (although it might just be in the mind).

Thanks

pchan

peebee · Posted: Sun 08 Sep 2013, 02:57 Post subject: Update 8-sep-13

UPDATE 8-sep-13

The setup pet in post#1 has been updated to correspond with the new version of LxPup-by-SFS.

Please visit the LxPup-by-SFS thread for advice on updating if you have made any panel customisations.

pchan · Joined: 12 Oct 2012 Posts: 84

Thanks peebee,

Compiz is working great on slacko 5.6.

I am very happy because by hitting Shift+Super(Win)+x, I could make 2 windows tile side by side. This is what I have been hoping so long to see in LXDE.

Unfortunately though, enhanced Zooming featur is not working for me.

Enhanced Zooming is one of the most valuable feature in compiz because it helps someone with weak eye sight like me. I cannot find anything like enhanced zooming in windows xp/7 or anywhere else. That alone makes compiz so valuable.

Anyway, other compiz effects are also nice and lively.