Fedora 10 GNOME Desktop Effects

[beginner50]

I am running a Virtual Machine with Live CD/DVD. Part of the assignment is to Enable Desktop Effects. However, each time I attempt this, I get just a blank white screen for a few seconds and then it reverts back to the original desktop. What could possibly be the reason I am not able to enable the GNOME Desktop Effects? I am a virgin user of Unix, and could really use some input.

Thanks
beginner50

[Gaurav Prabhu]

You don't have the required drivers installed for compiz fusion to work. Install them 7 you should have the effects enabled.

It would help, if you could specify your graphic card make & model.

[bob]

(moved to EOL - F10's dead)

[beginner50]

This is the version that came with my textbook. I believe that my graphic card is Navida, not quite sure. I will have to check.

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Since I am running from Live CD/DVD, how can I upgrade to Fedora 12?

[bob]

Look at the Fedora Project Jump at the top of the page to get the newest versions of Fedora. However, you still should be able to get the necessary packages for F10 if you want to continue with that version. Also, check Leigh's compiz instructions in the Guides & Solutions Forum.

[beginner50]

Thanks so much for your feedback. I will look at this information and see which would be best to complete my assignment. Have a good day!