How To Install Beryl (NViDIA)

• Ensure all packages up to date

      sudo aptitude update
    sudo aptitude dist-upgrade

• Back up xorg.conf

      sudo cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf_backup
    gksudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf

• Install Nvidia Driver for Graphics Card*
  • System -> Administration -> Restricted Driver Manager

Enable Nvidia Drivers

Ctrl+Alt+Backspace to confirm Nvidia Drivers are working correctly

• Install Beryl

      sudo aptitude install beryl emerald-themes beryl-manager

• Start Beryl

      beryl-manager

• Start Emerald (if it doesn't start on its own)

      emerald --replace

• Have Beryl and Emerald load on login
  • System -> Preferences -> Sessions
  • Startup Programs -> New

      beryl-manager

and

      emerald --replace

• • If, on reboot, program menus aren't displaying in the correct layer (you can't see them when you select them because they are displaying behind the window) then right click on the 'Beryl Manager' icon in the panel (the red gem icon) and select 'Reload Window Manager'. The problem should be solved the next time you reboot.

• • If when you start Beryl you find your windows have no title bar (with the minimise, maximise and close buttons) or borders, you may need to add the following line to the device section of the file /etc/X11/xorg.conf (See this page http://forum.beryl-project.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=1631 for details):

        Option "AddARGBGLXVisuals" "True"

and change to

        DefaultDepth 24

in the "Screen" section.

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