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3D graphics VISTA vs Ubuntu Beryl

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Is Windows Aero desktop really that great?
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Torch - 668 days 12 hours ago
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Ummm, does anyone here actually USE the 3D AERO glass feature???...because the only time it shows up on my screen is when I hit it by accident when I'm trying to press the Show Desktop bar, which I keep right beside it in the Quick Launch bar.

The (free!) competition's finally looking more appealing to the masses.

Be afraid MS...be very afraid, because even your expensive & pointless bells and whistles are starting to sound out of tune.
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EZCheez - 668 days 8 hours ago
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1.1 - I forgot it existed
In fact, I got rid of the quicklaunch icon for it months ago because I would hit it by accident too, and I couldn't stand the look of it.
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xplosneer - 668 days 8 hours ago
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1.2 - Yeah I don't use it at all really
The "Show desktop" actually is useful, but Vista wasn't a big upgrade overall that I thought it would be. Searching in folders? LOL.
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Torch - 668 days 7 hours ago
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1.4 - @incogneato
You're missing my point:

As non-MS OS's such as Linux and <GASP!> Apple become exceedingly popular, increased user demand will compel software developers to pay more attention to these "inferior" alternatives, and develop accordingly.

As it stands TODAY, MS is the clear choice for software support; it's the single only reason why I use it. But if you think this trend will last if MS continues to operate with their arrogant heads up their arses, you're only fooling yourself.

And BTW: Since when is Vista "fully compatible???" Man, I never wanna relive the outright Hell I went through with trying to migrate my hardware/software from XP to Vista.

I found compatibility problems with MS' own bloody products (i.e., Office 2000). And other otherwise-fine programs & hardware, I had to either unexpectedly upgrade, patch or give up altogether.

And before you assume so: I am far from a computer "noob."

"You disagree with me wholeheartedly. ALLOW or DENY."
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gamesR4fun - 668 days 12 hours ago
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2 - beryls the bomb
hands down and theres another linux one that blows vista away... Compiz check it out on youtube very sweet stuff.
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hfaze - 668 days 9 hours ago
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2.1 - Compiz-Fusion steps it up another notch...
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

And the funny part is that the original Compiz came out BEFORE Vista.. And ran really well on Intel GMA900 and 950's! Let's see Aero pull that one off... ;-)

Even the effects in MacOS X Leopard are just more classy looking than Aero. Well, at least Microsoft tried... ;-)

What's funny is taking my laptop into a coffee shop or other place with free WiFi, and just start playing around with the 3D desktop... And see how many people come by and ask you about it... I love the expression I typically get when I tell them that I'm running Linux... ;-)
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pharmd - 668 days 8 hours ago
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2.2 - ^^^^
where can i get it and how much and any chance it will run on my ps3?
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xplosneer - 668 days 9 hours ago
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3 - ...........
Too much styling for Ubuntu, IMO. Vista is more elegant when opening windows. Though Unbuntu's overall interfance idea is better.

If it weren't for the fact that MS has a monopoly on PC gaming...
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xplosneer - 668 days 9 hours ago
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3.1 - ,.............
Go ahead, disagree, but don't take my bubbles. thanks.
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rbanke - 668 days 9 hours ago
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Both are very pretty, but does any of that really help you use a computer better? Takes me zero time to simply click another open window, why would i want it to do all that bs?
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gamesR4fun - 668 days 9 hours ago
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youd b surprised at the improvements in performance you can get with beryl or compiz....
Even just mundane things like juglling multiple windows is way smoother and you can set up focus options so has soon has nou mouse over a window it pops into the front pane...
lots of great stuff you really need to try to understand...
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Rice - 668 days 9 hours ago
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Im gonna install this rite now....
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Yi-Long - 668 days 9 hours ago
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6 - I'm also on the verge of switching over...
... I have Vista now, and it's OK, but I feel like I got screwed with the OEM, which is only a 32 bit OS, which means my machine will only be able to use 3,25 GB.

Now, I wanted to contact Microsoft to see if we can manage some kind of 'trade', so i would actually get the version I would WANT (and need), but apparently when your Vista is an OEM, their 'advice' will cost ya money. Poor poor service.

So it will be 64 bit Ubuntu for me instead, probably starting witha dual-boot, but if all the freeware works great for me, I will probably switch over completely, cause programs like Photoshop and Vista and all the other programs are just wayyy too expensive.

I really hope more and more people will switch over to good quality freeware...
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cartman313 - 668 days 7 hours ago
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I wish I could switch. Trying to get my Wireless network card to work under Linux was too much of a pain. I'll stick to my crashing windows until an easier solution comes up I guess. :(
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Sano64 - 667 days 13 hours ago
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6.2 - 32 bit
the new SP1 for vista fixes the ram problem!
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Bonsai1214 - 668 days 9 hours ago
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this vid is really old. i remember watching it when vista came out. fortunately, i'm completely happy with leopard.
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Rice - 668 days 9 hours ago
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Does anyone kno where i can download this from?
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Bonsai1214 - 668 days 8 hours ago
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google brings up
http://www.ubuntu.com/
go figure
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jaja1434 - 668 days 6 hours ago
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Compiz fusion comes "preload" on the newest Ubuntu version. You just have to install it yourself...
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xplosneer - 668 days 8 hours ago
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9 - Question
If I have a 32 bit Vista OS, do I have select the 64 bit one if I want the 64 but Ubuntu, or is that standard?
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clearelite - 668 days 8 hours ago
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10 - wow ubuntu
Wow! That Ubuntu version lookeded way cooler IMO, but it's almost a fact :]
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ChrisGTR1 - 668 days 8 hours ago
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that other os looks cool but w.e i dont care about it. its linux, meaning it has 50x more compatibility problems than vista
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MC_KOOL_K - 668 days 6 hours ago
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12 - since i dont under stand linux and what it is
it took me years to figure out xp and im sure it will take me another few years to figure out vista features

i like simple programs what do simple things, the world still hasnt figured out how to use a video recorder, until thats figured out the world can never move on
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tweaker - 668 days 6 hours ago
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Leopard is your answer to simplicity
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sanjay09 - 668 days 4 hours ago
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Hey does the ps3 version have this feature
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jaja1434 - 668 days 2 hours ago
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Depends on how Ubuntu handles the PS3 graphics driver.
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