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Once installed, it will not be necessary to reboot your machine; you can start setting them up straight away! | Once installed, it will not be necessary to reboot your machine; you can start setting them up straight away! | ||
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== Installation for XFCE == | == Installation for XFCE == | ||
To install both '''Compiz Fusion and Emerald''': | |||
sudo pacman -S ccsm compiz-core fusion-icon emerald-themes compiz-fusion-plugins-extra libcompizconfig compiz-manager | sudo pacman -S ccsm compiz-core fusion-icon emerald-themes compiz-fusion-plugins-extra libcompizconfig compiz-manager | ||
To install '''just Compiz Fusion''': | |||
sudo pacman -S ccsm compiz-core fusion-icon compiz-fusion-plugins-extra libcompizconfig compiz-manager | sudo pacman -S ccsm compiz-core fusion-icon compiz-fusion-plugins-extra libcompizconfig compiz-manager | ||
To install '''just Emerald''': | |||
sudo pacman -S fusion-icon emerald-themes | sudo pacman -S fusion-icon emerald-themes | ||
== Installation for KDE == | == Installation for KDE == | ||
To install '''both Compiz Fusion and Emerald''': | |||
sudo pacman -S ccsm compiz-core fusion-icon emerald-themes compiz-fusion-plugins-extra libcompizconfig compiz-manager compiz-decorator-kde | sudo pacman -S ccsm compiz-core fusion-icon emerald-themes compiz-fusion-plugins-extra libcompizconfig compiz-manager compiz-decorator-kde | ||
To install '''just Compiz Fusion''': | |||
sudo pacman -S ccsm compiz-core fusion-icon compiz-fusion-plugins-extra libcompizconfig compiz-manager compiz-decorator-kde | sudo pacman -S ccsm compiz-core fusion-icon compiz-fusion-plugins-extra libcompizconfig compiz-manager compiz-decorator-kde | ||
To install '''just Emerald''': | |||
sudo pacman -S fusion-icon emerald-themes | sudo pacman -S fusion-icon emerald-themes | ||
= The Compiz Configuration Settings Manager (ccsm) = | = The Compiz Configuration Settings Manager (ccsm) = | ||
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As illustrated, the Compiz Configuration Settings Manager itself can be found in the ''Settings'' section of your desktop menu. Alternatively, typing '''ccsm''' in XFCE's ''Application Finder'' or KDE's built-in search bar will also bring it up. | As illustrated, the Compiz Configuration Settings Manager itself can be found in the ''Settings'' section of your desktop menu. Alternatively, typing '''ccsm''' in XFCE's ''Application Finder'' or KDE's built-in search bar will also bring it up. | ||
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== A Note about Windows Management == | == A Note about Windows Management == | ||
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{{warning|Before enabling Compiz Fusion you <u>'''MUST'''</u> go to the '''Window Management''' section of the Compiz Configuration Settings Manager and enable '''Move Window''', '''Resize Window''' and '''Place Windows'''. Failure to enable these options will result in being unable to move or resize application windows, or to determine their placement on the screen when activated (i.e. they will usually just appear in the top-left corner).}} | {{warning|Before enabling Compiz Fusion you <u>'''MUST'''</u> go to the '''Window Management''' section of the Compiz Configuration Settings Manager and enable '''Move Window''', '''Resize Window''' and '''Place Windows'''. Failure to enable these options will result in being unable to move or resize application windows, or to determine their placement on the screen when activated (i.e. they will usually just appear in the top-left corner).}} | ||
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== A Note about 3D Cubes, Cylinders, and Spheres == | == A Note about 3D Cubes, Cylinders, and Spheres == | ||
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== A Note about Key Bindings == | == A Note about Key Bindings == | ||
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= The Emerald Theme Manager = | = The Emerald Theme Manager = | ||
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Now your selected theme has been imported into Emerald and is ready to use!}} | Now your selected theme has been imported into Emerald and is ready to use!}} | ||
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= Using the Fusion Icon to Start Compiz and/or Emerald = | = Using the Fusion Icon to Start Compiz and/or Emerald = | ||