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Yesterday I installed the latest Kubuntu release, version 7.10 nicknamed Gutsy Gibbon. I decided to install the 64-bit version, being told it’s a little faster but many things don’t run on it.

So far, I’ve had problems with Skype and Java, but I managed to get Skype running soon, and there is a workaround for Java. So compatibility issues are only a minor issue

Also, I decided to explore the world of Compiz, a 3D desktop manager. I must say it’s great, apparently my machine is fast enough to not cause any lag, so I’ll keep using it. There’s just something special about having four desktops on a rotating cube, while your windows are all partially transparent, depending on how long they were out of focus. It’s not really stable yet, so it’s not included in the distribution, but I haven’t run into any problems with it. It just looks so cool

But with a fresh OS, there’s another thing every geek needs: a game. I installed Battle for Wesnoth, a turn-based strategy with a fantasy settings of men, elves, dwarves and of course the undead. The graphics quality is just below Civ3’s level, so it’s not really impressives, but gameplay >> graphics any time. I like the game very much, so I guess I’ll have to watch out if I don’t want to get addicted again.

Stumble it!