XGL - Why all the fuss?

[miller0521]

Thanks for the tip, I won't worry about XGL then. Dont really think I really need it for programming! Though I'm sure its good for those who use Linux as their primary OS.

like me... addicted

Don't get me wrong, I love to try out new distros etc. However.... I don't have a machine that I can dedicate soley to Linux. And Gentoo has always been my favorite... which means Compile times just keep me from being able to get into Windows and do things that Linux can't do. Ie. Madden NFL 2007! Or use IE to test web pages etc. I know lots of people set up things to run games in Linux.. but things seem to me to run smoother when they run natively on Windows. Or perhaps, I don't configure it correctly. At any rate..... someday I'll get a pc just dedicated to working on Linux.. but all my money goes to college for now!

[monarky]

I've read around the net and on compiz about different people working on that idea. I think Mac Slow at compiz.net (when he finishes his clock) has plans on a magnifying glass. Plus both KDE and Gnome are working on one.

If I was a good coder like Mac I was thinking it would be good to put the mouse ripple effect to good use having it be a puddle of water that when scrolled to the pointer would zoom in and make things bigger and expand so it was easier to read or see detail in a picture. It would follow your mouse just like the ripple effect. Plus alittle more eye candy! You know like when you spill water on your paycheck or important paper it makes the text underneath look bigger! ;D