Fedora's OpenGL Composite Desktop

An anonymous reader writes "First we had Novell's XGL and Compiz technology, which allows for OpenGL-based composite rendering on the Linux desktop. Now Fedora has created the Advanced Indirect GL X project, which aims for similar desktop effects but with a simpler implementation. Sure, at the end of the day it's just eye candy, but make no mistake - the Linux desktop is due for a massive shake-up!"

Comments

"Just eyecandy"

[Tim C]

I spend upwards of 10 hours a day staring at a computer screen; what I'm looking at had better be aesthetically pleasing.

It *does* serve a purpose - it makes my day that little bit more enjoyable. Decorating your house serves no real purpose (unless you're trying to sell it), but most people want something a little nicer than bare walls. People decorate their cubicles and offices - a photo here, a plant there.

I don't see why a desktop should be any different.

OpenGL a big win

[andrewzx1]

Having increased OpenGL support for Linux and gathering development support for advanced graphics toolkits will be a big win for Linux desktop. Having a sexy and slick interface has helped make OSX very popular. Sexy graphics for Linux will open new possibilities for interfaces, data display, games, and more.

Let us pay homage to Silicon Graphics, the originators of OpenGL. They may not live out the year.

Re:Are we wasting our efforts?

[chrismcdirty]

allowing any user to load and install any application or hardware accessory

Isn't that part of the reason Windows is so insecure? Any user can install an application (when using default setup, as most people use), so the exploits can do more than screw with the user's home directory.