Desktop Effects in 8.04 beta not working

Bug #220099 reported by Vinny2691
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compiz (Ubuntu)
Invalid
Undecided
Unassigned

Bug Description

I have a Dell Inspiron 1720 Notebook computer. It has a NVIDEA GEForce 8600MGT graphics card.
In 8.04 Desktop AMD64 Beta Desktop Effects cannot be enabled.
Checking for third party drivers it seems that the NVIDEA driver is enabled but it is not being used

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Brian Murray (brian-murray) wrote :

Thank you for taking the time to report this bug and helping to make Ubuntu better. This bug did not have a package associated with it, which is important for ensuring that it gets looked at by the proper developers. You can learn more about finding the right package at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Bugs/FindRightPackage . I have classified this bug as a bug in compiz.

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Matthew Woerly (nattgew) wrote :

Can you confirm that this problem is still present in Hardy?

Dara Adib (daradib)
Changed in compiz:
status: New → Incomplete
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Vinny2691 (cfleming2691) wrote :

Problem has disappeared on Hady

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Rui Boon (ruiboon) wrote :

This bug report is being closed due to your last comment regarding this being fixed with an update. For future reference you can manage the status of your own bugs by clicking on the current status in the yellow line and then choosing a new status in the revealed drop down box. You can learn more about bug statuses at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Bugs/Status . Thank you again for taking the time to report this bug and helping to make Ubuntu better. Feel free to submit any future bugs you may find.

Changed in compiz:
status: Incomplete → Invalid
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