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Compiz

Enables fancy window effects like drop shadows and desktop effects such as the Desktop Cube or the Expo view.

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What is Compiz?

Compiz is a compositing window manager that leverages the computer's graphics hardware to render individual windows and the entire screen, enabling a range of visually-stunning effects and optimized performance. By merging the Beryl composite window manager and Compiz Extras, Compiz Fusion aims to provide an intuitive and engaging windowed environment, empowering users to explore and customize their desktop experience

Highlights

  • Desktop Cube: Allows users to rotate the desktop in a 3D cube-like manner, providing a unique and immersive way to navigate between workspaces
  • Expo View: Enables a bird's-eye view of all open windows, facilitating easy window selection and management
  • Plugin Interface: Offers a flexible and extensible framework, allowing developers to create and integrate a wide variety of effects and functionalities
  • Hardware Acceleration: Utilizes the computer's graphics processing capabilities to render windows and the entire desktop, delivering enhanced performance and visual quality.

Platforms

  • Linux

Languages

  • English