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Discussion on: Compositors in Linux

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Lorre76

I've only been using Linux on and off for couple of years, usually I'm gamer on Windows 10, but I'm compalled to learn as much I can about Linux ! I use Debian based distros,I love Compiz, however I only have got it to run on either KDE, Mate, and Unity. So my q6 I'd how can I get it to work on Gnome ? If not, is there some other similar Window-manager with eye candy around ?

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Angad Sharma

GNOME is a desktop environment which comes with a compositor of it's own. You only need to install compositors separately for DEs or WMs that do not ship with one. When it comes to gaming, DEs that ship with compositors are generally well equipped to handle it. I hope this helps :)