PCLinuxOS 2007 Question

09-08-2007, 02:29 PM

Hi guys, I am new to the Linux scene as I have just installed it on a dual boot configuration with my WinXP Pro. I have chosen the version of PCLinuxOS

1. How do you do that cube thing of all of your screens because it seems to be a very interesting idea that I dont know how to use yet?

2. I was raised on Windows Versions and the command prompt but I do not know any commands here in whats called "Terminal". Can anyone tell me some commands or direct me to a website as if I don't know how to use Terminal here and an error comes up I would not know how to fix it?

That was pretty much all my questions so far so if someone can help then it would be really appreciated.

go4the1 · 09-08-2007, 03:21 PM

Open the Administration Center. (circle with wrench and screwdriver at the bottom)
It will ask for the root password, enter it.
On the left click "Hardware"
On the right click "Configure 3D Desktop Effects"

here you can find all those sort of options such as 3D desktop, wobble on windows, ect...

You may need to update your graphics drivers for some options.

**Bartender** · 09-08-2007, 07:47 PM

Beryl/Compiz is still "experimental" software. Success not guaranteed.

Xenaflux · 09-11-2007, 03:18 AM

""""Beryl/Compiz is still "experimental" software. Success not guaranteed.""""

There are many treads and tutorials on the PCLOS forum about Compiz

09-12-2007, 06:04 PM

Thanks guys for your help but I figured out how to do it, Thank you anyways

Great suggestions

Regards TechPro5238

09-08-2007, 02:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
techpro5238 Guest Posts: n/a OS:	PCLinuxOS 2007 Question Hi guys, I am new to the Linux scene as I have just installed it on a dual boot configuration with my WinXP Pro. I have chosen the version of PCLinuxOS 1. How do you do that cube thing of all of your screens because it seems to be a very interesting idea that I dont know how to use yet? 2. I was raised on Windows Versions and the command prompt but I do not know any commands here in whats called "Terminal". Can anyone tell me some commands or direct me to a website as if I don't know how to use Terminal here and an error comes up I would not know how to fix it? That was pretty much all my questions so far so if someone can help then it would be really appreciated.

09-08-2007, 03:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
go4the1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 39 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate x86 My System	Re: PCLinuxOS 2007 Question Open the Administration Center. (circle with wrench and screwdriver at the bottom) It will ask for the root password, enter it. On the left click "Hardware" On the right click "Configure 3D Desktop Effects" here you can find all those sort of options such as 3D desktop, wobble on windows, ect... You may need to update your graphics drivers for some options.

09-08-2007, 07:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bartender Mentally divergent Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chehalis, WA, USA Posts: 1,285 OS: W2K, Ubuntu 8.04	Re: PCLinuxOS 2007 Question Beryl/Compiz is still "experimental" software. Success not guaranteed.

09-11-2007, 03:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
Xenaflux Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1 OS: Linux PCLinuxOS	Re: PCLinuxOS 2007 Question """"Beryl/Compiz is still "experimental" software. Success not guaranteed."""" There are many treads and tutorials on the PCLOS forum about Compiz

09-12-2007, 06:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
techpro5238 Guest Posts: n/a OS:	Re: PCLinuxOS 2007 Question Thanks guys for your help but I figured out how to do it, Thank you anyways Great suggestions Regards TechPro5238