Compiz: Installation, configuration and use in the middle of the year 2022
A few days ago we heard the news of the release (release) of version 0.9.14.2 of the name OpenGL window manager and composer called Compiz. Of which, many of us have pleasant memories, since, in previous (many) years past, we used to have fun putting our creativity to the test with its visual effects.
However, although his last and previous release (version 0.9.14.1) was more than 2 years ago, the truth is that it is still active and functional. As we will demonstrate today, by installing one of its recent previous versions.
And, before continuing with the exploration of the application «Compis», we recommend exploring some previous related content, at the end:
Compiz: OpenGL Window and Composition Manager
Compiz
We will not delve much into what it is, because there is already a lot of bibliography, documentation and various publications about it. But for those new to GNU/Linux, it is worth mentioning briefly, that it is, a OpenGL Window Manager and Compositions.
One, whose main objective is offer a variety of visual effects that make the GNU/Linux Desktop something much easier to use, more powerful and intuitive and more accessible for users with special needs.
What's new in version 0.9.14.2
Despite the long time that has elapsed, this small 0.9.14.2 update It brings few new features and some of these are the following:
- The inclusion of support for _GTK_WORKAREAS_Dn and _GNOME_WM_STRUT_AREA.
- Correction of compilation errors with new versions of GCC.
- Fixed some bugs in the blur and opengl plugins in OpenGL ES.
- Incorporating various translation updates.
However, for those who want to delve into the current state of Compiz (Compiz Fusion or Compiz Reloaded), you can do it on the following official links:
How to install and use in 2022?
Installation
As seen on the website of Ubuntu.com Packages and also to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy) As of today, it is still available earlier version, 0.9.14.1. While for Debian 11 (Bullseye) and derivatives can be obtained at version 8.18.2.
And since, I currently employ, Miracles 3.0, a derivative (reskin) de MX-21 (Debian-11) with XFCE, I will proceed to show how the installation is on this derivative. In addition, it is worth noting that, currently, I use the same with a personalization in the style Ubuntu 22.04.
So for your installation just run the following command order:
sudo apt install compiz compiz-gnome compiz-plugins compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-plugins-experimental compiz-plugins-extra emerald emerald-themes fusion-iconConfiguration and use
Once everything is installed successfully, via Applications menu, we run the Compiz Start shortcut, then run the Configuration Manager (Compiz Fusion Icon). Once there, you can activate/deactivate everything you want and test its visual effects on the Desktop, following the keyboard shortcuts (Links) assigned to each.
Screen shots
As seen below:
- Installation via terminal
- Running the Window Manager: Compiz Start
- Running Window Manager: Compiz Fusion Icon
- Locating access to features and settings
- programmed visual effects
Summary
In summary, «Compis» still to this day, it's still a good OpenGL window manager and composer worth trying and using, to create great and beautiful visual effects on the Desks of our appreciated GNU / Linux Distros.
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