2. extract it then run to install
sudo sh VIA_Ubuntu710_Unichrome_GFX_v40072d.run
3. Select the option 1. Install driver to install the pre-compiled driver binary package.
Verifying archive integrity… All good.
Uncompressing VIA UniChrome (Pro) Family Linux Graphics Driver for Ubuntu 7.10 v40072d………
Please choose the job you want to do:
1. Install driver
2. Uninstall driver
4. Reboot to restart the X server
5. To verify whether the 3D functionality is enabled, use the commands glxinfo and
glxgears to check in X-Window. If the 3D function is enabled, you should see
direct rendering: Yes
6. In order to customize the desktop effects you want to use, you have to install compiz manager
sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager
7. In addition, you have to modify /usr/bin/compiz and add via to driver whitelist
# Driver whitelist
WHITELIST="via nvidia intel ati radeon i810"
8. To make Compiz Fusion enable, go to System -> Preferences -> Appearance -> Visual Effects tab, make sure that Custom is selected.
9. To configure Compiz Fusion, go to System > Preferences > Advanced Desktop Effects Settings
10. Here's a list of the most common Compiz Fusion keyboard shortcuts:
SUPER+SHIFT+DRAG LEFT MOUSE = draw fire
SUPER+SHIFT+C = clear fire
CTRL+ALT+DRAG LEFT MOUSE = rotate cube
CTRL+ALT+LEFT ARROW = rotate cube
CTRL+ALT+DOWN ARROW = flat desktop
SHIFT+ALT+UP = initiate window picker
CTRL+ALT+DOWN = unfold cube
ALT+TAB = window switch
SUPER+TAB = flip switcher or ring switcher
ALT+F7 = initiate 'move windows'
SHIFT+F9 = water effect
SHIFT+F10 = slow animations
CTRL+ALT+D = show desktop
SUPER+E = expo
For Grouping and Tabbing:
SUPER+S = select single window
SUPER+T = tab group
SUPER+Left = change left tab
SUPER+Right = change right tab
SUPER+G = group windows
SUPER+U = ungroup windows
SUPER+R = remove group window
SUPER+C = close group
SUPER+X = ignore group
Hold the SUPER button then select the windows you want to group and then hit SUPER+G.
SUPER key is the Windows key on most keyboards.
