gnome transparency

[jan1024188]

how to make windows in gnome transparent?

[Javasnob]

I'm not sure if gnome has this feature built in; either way, you'll need to enable the Composite extension in your xorg.conf file. I recommend looking into XGL/AIGlX for best results; otherwise you'll pretty much have to resort to using xcompmgr.

[bryansmith]

You can make the terminal background transparent: Go to Edit > Current Profile... > Effects

If you want all windows, which I assume you do, take Javasnob's suggestion.

Bryan

[Thrillhouse]

If Desktop Effects are configured properly in FC6, you can hold down ALT and use the scroll wheel on your mouse to increase/decrease transparency in your windows.

[jan1024188]

How to install xgl using yumex?what repos do i need?

[Thrillhouse]

You'll want to use AIGLX as Fedora has incorporated that instead of XGL. To get the appropriate packages you can:

$yum --enablerepo=aiglx update

Then follow these instructions to get everything set up properly. I would also recommend reading this just to familiarize yourself with it a little more.

[prateek_darkangel]

hi

Is AIGLX only available for FC6 or can FC5 also use these effects that come along with XGL/AIGLX??

Thanks..

[devils casper]

Is AIGLX only available for FC6 or can FC5 also use these effects that come along with XGL/AIGLX??

AIGLX is available for FC5 too. check the link posted by Thrillhouse.








casper

[bryansmith]

Compiz is installed by default no? You may not need to install it.

Bryan

[jan1024188]

[root@localhost jan]# yum --enablerepo=aiglx update
Loading "installonlyn" plugin


Error getting repository data for aiglx, repository not found
[root@localhost jan]#

i got this error message

Nothing happens if i press alt + scorl down