The 3D Desktop on Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring
After having included the AIGLX, Xgl and Compiz 3D desktop technologies in Mandriva Linux 2007, Mandriva has added all the latest 3D desktop updates in Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring, like Metisse and Beryl.
Metisse
Metisse is a pioneering French research project to improve human-computer interfaces. It is not exactly a 3D desktop, but a windowing environment which makes possible new interactions with windows.
For example, Metisse allows you to reduce considerably the number of required clicks to copy and paste from one window to another: if a window masks an area where a user interacts, Metisse will “roll” these windows to make this area visible.
Compiz
Compiz is a window manager that uses the 3D acceleration features of your graphics card to apply transformations and effects to the desktop. The most noticeable feature is the display of virtual desktops as a 3D cube. As well as so-called 'eye candy', Compiz has a lot of features that can improve the efficiency and convenience of desktop use.
Beryl
Beryl is a 'fork' of the Compiz project.
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