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Select '''Extra''' if you want the best desktop effects. If there is a problem, the system will notify you that you can't choose Extra, and will remain with the previous selection.
= Make Panels Appear Transparent =
If you are able to set your desktop visual effects to "''Extra''", then you can immediately see the difference by making your panels '''transparent'''. When you make your panels transparent, your desktop looks better instead of the typical panel appearance from the default Linux install...
To make your panels transparent, '''right-click''' on an empty area of your panel, then select "'''Properties'''" from the context menu. In the "'''Panel Properties'''" dialog box, you can set the location and size of your panel. Next, select the "'''Background'''" tab. Select "Solid Color" and move the "'''Style'''" slide bar to set the appropriate amount of transparency for your panel...
= Install Compiz Configuration Settings Manager =