[Sam Braidley]

Ive seen on online videos where you can use linux and have like 4 diffrent desktops that you can spin around and it looks really good where can I get it and what linux do i need?

[xxxxenokradxxxx]

That's called Xgl. It's like an alternate desktop environment type thing. It's most commonly used with the new OpenSuse (10.2). It's really good stuff. I tried to use it with my OpenSuse 10.2, but it wouldn't work for me. I'm pretty sure it's kinda still in beta testing. But that was awhile ago. Anyways. You can get it from the OpenSuse website. I'll give you the link. Just make sure you read all the requirements, because your computer might not be good enough to run it (which I think is why it didn't work for me). Have fun!PS: Did I mention that it's all completely free? I love Linux. There are a few other ones, like Xandros, but that's like a hundred bucks.

en.opensuse.org

[buckykat]

Originally Posted by xxxxenokradxxxx That's called Xgl.

beryl or compiz-fusion are also good. in ubuntu you can just get beryl from the add/remove programs tool.

[Tom Tiger]

There are two easy ways to get the 3D desktop on Linux

easiest, download mepis from www.mepis.org (follow instructions on boot)

easy, download ubuntu, and install beryl through synaptic

[sparkybean]

Ubuntu 7.04 has desktop effects built in.

[Tom Tiger]

Ubuntu 7.04 has compiz built in. Not Beryl :-) But you just hit Synaptic and install Beryl. This will give you all the effects. Compiz only has the cube and the wobbly windows. Beryll has much much more :-)