Compiz is a compositing manager adding fancy effects to your windows, from drop shadows to awesome desktop effects like the Desktop Cube or the Expo view.
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Gala Alternatives
Gala is described as 'Window manager / compositing manager and an integral part of Pantheon, the desktop environment of elementary OS' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Gala for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, BSD, FreeBSD and Qt apps. The best Gala alternative is Compiz, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Gala are KWin, Wayfire, Nimi Visuals and PaperDE.
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32 Compiz alternatives
28 Wayfire alternativesWayfire is a 3D Wayland compositor, inspired by Compiz and based on wlroots. It aims to create a customizable, extendable and lightweight environment without sacrificing its appearance.
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Adds eye-candy effects to windows (and start menu) like deformations (e.g: jelly windows - that makes moved window wiggle like being made from jelly; or fold - which hides windows by folding up horizontally, and unfolds when showing), physics (e.g.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
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Experience Raskin's unique bird's eye view to browse and manage your pictures, presentations, PDFs…
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
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- 5 picom alternatives
Picom is a standalone compositor for Xorg, suitable for use with window managers that do not provide compositing. Picom is a fork of compton, which is a fork of xcompmgr-dana, which in turn is a fork of xcompmgr.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Linux
- BSD
CubeDesktop NXT provides you up to 16 workspaces, each with its own wallpaper and set of icons, allowing you to quickly and easily switch between them using a live and interactive 3D environment.
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WinFlip emulates Windows Vistas "Flip 3D" effect for Windows XP. Using the hotkey of your choice, you can find the window youre looking for in a fast, clean 3D interface.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
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General purpose of this program is to use 4 simulating screens simultaneously. To switch into each screen, select one of 4 screens or use shortcut key.
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