[PC-BSD Public] newbie

[Kris Moore]

Bob Schmidt wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> I have used linux for some time but this is my first time with bsd. I do 
> have a quick question, is there something like compiz-fusion for bsd? 
> I'd like to enable all the desktop enhancements, do I need to install an 
> nvidia driver, do they have a pbi (?)  nvidia driver?
> 
> thanks,
> Bob
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Bob,

If you are on PC-BSD 7.x, you simply run the X configuration tool at the 
boot splash screen indicated as "Run the Display Setup Wizard" (Option 7 
I believe), and in the config tool, choose one of the nvidia-xxx 
drivers. Once you have selected an nvidia driver, in KDE4, go to start 
-> System Settings -> Desktop -> Enable Desktop Effects. That'll enable 
the built-in KDE4 compositing effects, just like compiz fusion :)


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Kris Moore
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