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    Looking for 3D Desktop Cube

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by jooooeee, Jun 29, 2008.

  1. jooooeee

    jooooeee Stealth in disguise

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    Hey guys I am looking for one of those 3D Desktop Cube programs but all I can find is a free trial or one in french so I need some help.

    Anyone know where I can get this for free? I need it for Vista 64
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    jooooeee, Jun 29, 2008
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  2. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    Sorry my friend, you need to install Linux for that. I'm pretty sure there are some programs for Windows but they're just cheap knockoffs, you'll never get the real thing or even close to it. It's Compiz, read about it.
     
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  3. jooooeee

    jooooeee Stealth in disguise

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    Hmm well since I've been looking at Linux anyways this might just push me over the edge seeing as it is freakin awesome!

    So since I need Linux for the real thing what version of Linux would you suggest?
     
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  4. Gintoki

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    Version eh? I'll think about that when I'm updating my guide tomorrow. My Linux Switcher's Guide explains everything you need to know, post a question there if you need more info. Compiz is amazing indeed, you will love the real thing. Also, if you really want to be on the edge, Compiz-Fusion (unstable version with blazing new effects) will make your eyes bleed.
     
    Gintoki, Jun 29, 2008
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  5. bmwrob

    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    Ubuntu. :D

    What's going on with the tags tonight?
     
    bmwrob, Jun 29, 2008
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  6. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    You're not happy with Vista Aero? Cube is getting old. :D
     
    stewie, Jun 29, 2008
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  7. jooooeee

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    Areo is lame it is easier to just click the tabs on the task bar than use Areo.
     
    jooooeee, Jun 29, 2008
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    Theres an Windows equivalent of Compiz-fusion. Though it will never beat the advanced effects on ubuntu.
     
    flipfire, Jun 29, 2008
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    Exactly as i said. Windows cannot handle this kind of advanced technology.
     
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    flip, is there something wrong with the tags? Has the way they're used been changed or am I screwing something up and too dumb to realize it after over three years? LOL
     
    bmwrob, Jun 29, 2008
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  11. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    vBulletin glitch, its missing the "<" tag.

    Nothing much we can do at the moment till the Admins step in. Just ignore it for now.
     
    flipfire, Jun 29, 2008
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  12. jisaac

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    try yod'm 3d
     
    jisaac, Jun 29, 2008
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  13. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    lol trust me, you will feel the same about the cube after a while of usage.
     
    stewie, Jun 29, 2008
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  14. bmwrob

    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    But I think he'll love Ubuntu with or without the Cube - and no AV, anti-this, anti-that . . . etc. Should he ever actually need Windows, dual-booting allows easy access, no matter how sad it will be to switch back. LOL
     
    bmwrob, Jun 29, 2008
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    yeah you should try yodm3d, although as everyone has said, compiz pwns anything windows can offer.
     
    bulletprooflama, Jun 29, 2008
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    I'm afraid to say compiz is alot better. Using 3d cubes on windows, sorta slows down your computer, whereas in my experience of compiz, the cube doesn't affect performance in any way. If you're a bit of a linux noob, i'd advise you to go with linx mint, as it has compiz, preinstalled.
     
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    Well i got deskspace or something like that for windows its just a trial but I wanted something to do while I wait for Unbuntu to download.

    It is a pretty cool program I guess I'll just wait until I get Linux set up and I can compare the 2.
     
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  18. Gintoki

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    Did you read my Linux Switcher's guide? Make sure you do before you try Ubuntu.
     
    Gintoki, Jun 29, 2008
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    Wow... I know about Compiz Fusion, but that background is freakin' amazing! Anyone have a copy of that?
     
    Leon, Jun 29, 2008
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    How about CubeDesktop? I am using it right now and it is fast. It also uses just 50MB on my machine.
     
    leonardtan, Jun 29, 2008
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  21. Gintoki

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    It looks nice but you have to pay for it, Compiz-Fusion is free.
     
    Gintoki, Jun 29, 2008
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