Xgl & Compiz (and Beryl)
News
20061014
xgltools-start confirmed to work with Beryl 0.1.0 on Xgl with multiple X sessions!
20061013
Updates, oh wow! ;)
20060930
Beryl has been released, please update to Beryl and Xorg 7.1 and you won't need to do any of this HowTo anymore ;)
20060917
Development halted again due to time constraints.
20060913
xnest-run may be obsolete now that a java drawing patch is included (with at least quinnstorm's) compiz.
It will remain in the repository for now.
20060904
Compatibility change: start-compiz renamed to start-xgltools
20060903
Development has restarted.
20060823
This project will be On Hold until I can use Xgl/Compiz on my Debian/sid system.
20060818
Tagged 20060818-BASESCRIPTS over in Projects, please check it out if you're setting up a new system, or following tags instead of trunk.
20060817
Reworked start-compiz and added a few scripts like fix-shift-bkspace
20060815
xgl-base-start redesigned, be aware!
20060807
Lots more added, scripts taking shape. Program descriptions added, and explanation for various scripts added.
20060730
Initial work started.
Preface
Here are some tips and tricks (and scripts) I use with Xgl & Compiz.
I've seen alot of these ideas around, but none really implemented. So, here is my implementation. Enjoy.
Script Descriptions
| Script | Description |
|---|---|
| xgltools-start | Starts up Beryl and all associated stuff. |
| find-base-xserver | Finds the base Xserver of your Xgl session and echos it, used for other scripts. |
| xgl-base-start | Start up kwin on a base Xserver, used for running OpenGL applications and other applications problematic to the Xgl overlay. This is called in start-xgltools. |
| xgl-base-run | Start up a program on an already initiated xgl-base-start |
| xnest-run | Start up a program in an Xnest session, good for Java Swing applications and such. |
| argb-skip-run | Start up a program skipping ARGB visuals, a fix for GTK 1.2 programs and other problems. |
| fix-shift-bkspace | Called in start-xgltools, fixes Xgl crash on Shift-Backspace. |
| find-free-x | Used mostly by xnest-run, but quite useful, finds an open X handle and echos. |
| Script | Description |
|---|---|
| …various program scripts | Program override scripts to fix them for Xgl, mostly working with above scripts. |
Others should be self explanatory.
These scripts are all built to work together (mostly) and you should install them (and their depend(ing/ant) scripts) in your $PATH or /usr/local/bin
Check the xglscripts project page for trunk and stable tags of these tools!
Specific Script Help
xgl-base-start and run
This is meant to be used with kwin setup properly.
You must also be initializing Xgl with -xorgAc
(Yes, GNOME-ites, you need to install kwin and possibly kcontrol, unless you know of another way to edit it's settings..)
kwin should be setup as described:
In Kcontrol → Desktop → Window-Specific Settings → New:
Under Window:
| Option | My Setting |
|---|---|
| Description | Xglx |
| Window Class | xglx (exact match) |
Under Geometry:
| Option | My Setting |
|---|---|
| Fullscreen | Force [X] |
Under Preferences:
| Option | My Setting |
|---|---|
| Keep Below | Force [X] |
| No Border | Force [X] |
| Skip Taskbar | Force [X] |
| Skip Pager | Force [X] |
Under Workarounds:
| Option | My Setting |
|---|---|
| Block Global Shortcuts | Force [X] |
Now, using these scripts, you should be able to execute programs properly on the base Xorg with Xgl.
Comments
Comments, constructive criticism, etc.. are all welcome to meff@pobox.com .. thanks!
