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.
3 則留言:
Thank you so much. This is a great guide. Do you know whether is possible to install the driver on Ubuntu 8.10?
Sorry for the late reply. I sold my motherboard with VIA chips already and I have turned to use Arch Linux instead of Ubuntu so I can't help you.
Hello, Heretic. This is wo wonderful for me. This is a very nice tutorial. I used it! Thank you so much.
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Hmmm i feel a little confused with the text formatting on your blog. How if you change them to English? It's so helpful for people who read your blog from another country.
Best regards,
Ade Malsasa
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