As promised, below is a copy of the tomboy note on Beryl.
++++++++++++++++++++++ Begin Note +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Beryl Desktop Manager Configuration How to install Beryl Desktop Manager Howto: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=2392138 Step 1 Install your *ubuntu-desktop metapackage specific to your DE, e.g. sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop: sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get upgrade sudo apt-get dist-upgrade step 2 ADD GPG Key for Beryl Project Repo run from console wget http://ubuntu.beryl-project.org/[EMAIL PROTECTED] -O- | sudo apt-key add - Step 3 Add repo to sources.list Add this repo in "system>admin>software sources" or /etc/apt/sources.list Code: deb http://ubuntu.beryl-project.org feisty main Step 3 INSTALL BERYL sudo apt-get install beryl emerald-themes Step 4 INSTALL BERYL-MANAGER sudo apt-get install beryl-manager Step 5 FINAL STEP to start beryl, press ALT+F2 to open a run dialogue, and then type beryl-manager HOW TO GET IT TO START AUTOMATICALLY Awaiting response from Peterborough LUG. Opaque Windows / cube ============= WINDOWS ALT + Mousewheel Make sure cube transparency: "opacity when not moving" is set to 99 or less, other wise the window transparency fails to render properly (goes fuzzy). CUBE Beryl Settings Manager Desktop> Desktop Cube> Transparency Tab Tick Transparent Cube Set Opacity During Move 20 - 40 Set Opacity When Not Moving 99 or less ++++++++++++++++++++++ End Note +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ -- ***** Richard Forth "I used to be indecisive, but now, I''m not so sure!" *****
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