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Kernel Kev · 07-30-2007, 11:12 PM

Ok, so i have Ubuntu on my PC, i have sen on Youtube loads of desktops that just look brill. Now i havent a clue where to even start with this, i have tried the Ubuntu website, the Beryl website but i just get to links on downloading Ubuntu.

Does anyone here know how to set this up, as i majorly want this Matrix style desktop.

Brownie points for the one who gets it working for me.

Kev

ThE_KiD · 07-31-2007, 08:57 PM

Props for Kev

nice nice. I dont know how to set it up but it looks amazing. Btw do you know the name of the song?

Monkey Business · 07-31-2007, 09:00 PM

the name of the song is 'Clubbed to death'

chandlerwood7 · 08-03-2007, 05:41 PM

That definitely isn't ubuntu. The way they get the desktop to look like a cube and everything. nah. I have actually used a linux distro that has the cube and matrix effect on the live cd. It's called XGL or something google it.

bamhm182 · 08-04-2007, 12:41 AM

No, that's Ubuntu. It's a mod you can get to make it have the cube.

Megaman · 08-04-2007, 03:04 AM

The cube and transparent terminal window (Oh and the jelly windows!) are a part of Beryl, a graphic enhancement for the gnome desktop environment.

Ubuntu has a preinstalled, watered down version. Just go to System>Administration on the top menu in gnome (it could be System>Preferences... I don't have Ubuntu in front of me...) Enable "desktop effects", that's what you're looking for. You'll need to restart because you have the enable "commercial restricted 3rd party" drivers (for your graphics card).

As for the matrix theme, I think you'll be able to download that off the internet. It might be in gnome splash manager. (Goto the terminal and "sudo apt-get install gnome-splashimage-manager" or something if you don't have that...)

PS: Getting the desktops on a cube is tricky, just search for help online or post here if it gets the best of you... (like it did for me )

ThE_KiD · 08-04-2007, 10:51 AM

I heard from my friends, that this system is somehow similar to Windows Vista. Vista has the cube too.

bamhm182 · 08-04-2007, 11:48 AM

I'm pretty sure Vista doesn't have the cube...

Constantine · 08-06-2007, 08:11 PM

Vista has Flip 3-D. The desktop remains stationary but the open windows are 3-D.

Constantine

Kernel Kev · 08-10-2007, 01:39 AM

Thanks Megaman, will mess around with it now.

EDIT: Ok, i went to preferences and customize desktop or whatever and it said it needed to enable the advanved graphics driver, and reboot. So it did but the driver didnt enable. Im guessing because my PC is **** lol, im not too fussed as it should work on the new PC. WHICH I HAVE THE FUNDS FOR!!!!!

Kev

07-30-2007, 11:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kernel Kev Admin / The One Last Online: Today 08:17 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 5,242	Linux Ubuntu Customization Ok, so i have Ubuntu on my PC, i have sen on Youtube loads of desktops that just look brill. Now i havent a clue where to even start with this, i have tried the Ubuntu website, the Beryl website but i just get to links on downloading Ubuntu. Does anyone here know how to set this up, as i majorly want this Matrix style desktop. Brownie points for the one who gets it working for me. Kev __________________ My IQ is 140 - Free-IQTest.net - MENSA Test TUTORIAL - Upgrade - Downgrade - Pandora's Battery - TUTORIAL

07-31-2007, 08:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
ThE_KiD PSP-Forum Addict Last Online: 06-29-2008 06:47 AM Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 203	Props for Kev nice nice. I dont know how to set it up but it looks amazing. Btw do you know the name of the song? __________________ You can't resist the impossiblE.

07-31-2007, 09:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Monkey Business Moderation in HD Last Online: Today 09:33 PM Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 3,402	the name of the song is 'Clubbed to death' __________________ You see a woman. She strips off her clothes. Then POW! 'This Is Living' appears.

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bamhm182 The Moderationator Last Online: Today 07:43 PM Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States, Colorado Posts: 4,512	No, that's Ubuntu. It's a mod you can get to make it have the cube. __________________

08-04-2007, 03:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
Megaman Scourge of the Internets Last Online: 06-25-2008 03:59 AM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Here Posts: 1,910	The cube and transparent terminal window (Oh and the jelly windows!) are a part of Beryl, a graphic enhancement for the gnome desktop environment. Ubuntu has a preinstalled, watered down version. Just go to System>Administration on the top menu in gnome (it could be System>Preferences... I don't have Ubuntu in front of me...) Enable "desktop effects", that's what you're looking for. You'll need to restart because you have the enable "commercial restricted 3rd party" drivers (for your graphics card). As for the matrix theme, I think you'll be able to download that off the internet. It might be in gnome splash manager. (Goto the terminal and "sudo apt-get install gnome-splashimage-manager" or something if you don't have that...) PS: Getting the desktops on a cube is tricky, just search for help online or post here if it gets the best of you... (like it did for me ) __________________ "The Aperture Enrichment Center would like to remind you that the Weighted Companion Cube will never threaten to stab you and, in fact, cannot speak." -Portal A.I.

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08-03-2007, 05:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
chandlerwood7 Newbie Last Online: 09-06-2007 01:43 AM Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 10	That definitely isn't ubuntu. The way they get the desktop to look like a cube and everything. nah. I have actually used a linux distro that has the cube and matrix effect on the live cd. It's called XGL or something google it.

08-04-2007, 10:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
ThE_KiD PSP-Forum Addict Last Online: 06-29-2008 06:47 AM Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 203	I heard from my friends, that this system is somehow similar to Windows Vista. Vista has the cube too. __________________ You can't resist the impossiblE.

08-04-2007, 11:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
bamhm182 The Moderationator Last Online: Today 07:43 PM Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States, Colorado Posts: 4,512	I'm pretty sure Vista doesn't have the cube... __________________

08-06-2007, 08:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Constantine PSP-Forum Demi-God Last Online: 07-02-2008 10:24 PM Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: A PSPirate on the high-seas of treason Posts: 2,705	Vista has Flip 3-D. The desktop remains stationary but the open windows are 3-D. Constantine __________________

08-10-2007, 01:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
Kernel Kev Admin / The One Last Online: Today 08:17 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 5,242	Thanks Megaman, will mess around with it now. EDIT: Ok, i went to preferences and customize desktop or whatever and it said it needed to enable the advanved graphics driver, and reboot. So it did but the driver didnt enable. Im guessing because my PC is ** lol, im not too fussed as it should work on the new PC. WHICH I HAVE THE FUNDS FOR!!!!! Kev __________________ My IQ is 140 - Free-IQTest.net - MENSA Test TUTORIAL - Upgrade - Downgrade - Pandora's Battery - TUTORIAL** Last edited by Kernel Kev : 08-10-2007 at 02:18 AM.

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