KDE 4.1 Compiz install problems

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Hi all,

I’m having trouble installing Compiz via the one-click-install.

I have tried the one-click for KDE and for KDE4, but I continually get
these errors:

Code:

nothing provides libplasma.so.1()(64bit) needed by compiz-kde4-0.7.8-9.1.x86_64

nothing provides python < 2.6 needed by compizconfig-settings-manager-0.7.8-2.4.x86_64

I am running a fresh install of OpenSuse 11.1 64 bit version on an ASUS
F8VA.

Be gentle - I’m not used to either KDE or rpm files… or Compiz for
that matter. :smiley:

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You don’t actually need to use any OneClick install - Compiz is
installed natively in kde4.

Config Desktop - Desktop - Desktop Effects
enable

All effects section to adjust settings
use kwin as window manager (in session manager)

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Hey caf, thanks the reply mate!

That was actually the first thing I tried, but i get this error message
pop up when I tick the “Enable desktop effects box” and then press
apply:

Code:

Failed to activate desktop effects using the given configuration options. Settings will be reverted to their previous values.

Check your X configuration. You may also consider changing advanced options, especially changing the compositing type.

So I did what the message says and it all seemed peachy to me, then I
tried to update it with the one-click…

Did I do more damage?..

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Alright - It turns out that the seocnd monitor I have plugged in was
causing the effects not to turn on. It’s disabled now and the effects
say that they’re on, but nothing fancy happens… ever.

I turned on the explosion effect when windows close… nothing.

Is there somewhere else I need to turn 3D acceleration on…?

Also - Kwin is my window manager, but I didn’t have to change it (i
even tried setting it to compiz, but still nothing).

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Your not the only one. I am having the same problem. I choose compiz
as my default window manager and it isnt doing anything.

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did you check ’ Compiz Fusion’ (http://en.opensuse.org/Compiz_Fusion) ?

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