Configuring Compiz with CompizConfig Settings Manager (ccsm)

Install CompizConfig Settings Manager (ccsm).

su -c "yum install ccsm"

Change gconf configuration to give control of compiz settings to ccsm.

su -c "sed -i 's/gconf/ccp/' /usr/bin/compiz-gtk"

Start compiz using the following command.

compiz --ignore-desktop-hints glib gconf gnomecompat ccp

Install emerald.

su -c "yum install emerald"

Make compiz use emerald for window decorations:

1. Open ccsm (System -> Settings -> CompizConfig Settings Manager)


2. Click on "Window Decoration".


3. Change contents of Command box to

   /usr/bin/emerald