That glow effect is an Ubuntu-only patch on compiz. So it doesn't affect the upstream Compiz project.
I also suspect the glow might be dropped completely in Ubuntu 12.10. ** No longer affects: compiz ** No longer affects: unity -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of compiz packagers, which is subscribed to compiz in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/855374 Title: Round corners in new expo highlight around selected workspace look bad on 3x3-workspace desktop To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/compiz/+bug/855374/+subscriptions _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~compiz Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~compiz More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
