Desktop Effects are a way of enhancing the way that your desktop is displayed, and can make it more fun and easier to use.
Some of the available desktop effects are:
- Translucent windows
- 3D desktop capabilities
- Shadow effects
- Motion effects and animations
Desktop effects are optional, and it is not necessary to have them turned on. In addition, users of computers with certain graphics cards may find that desktop effects do not work well on their computer, or cause the computer to operate more slowly than it would with the effects turned off.
Requirements
Desktop effects require your graphics card to be working properly with 3D acceleration enabled. Most modern video cards support this.
If you are having problems with your graphics under desktop effects, refer to the Video page for more information.
Resources
CompositeManager - information about how to enable Compiz (if it isn't already)