Compiz vs X11
A side-by-side look at Compiz and X11. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
Compiz
Os & Utilities
Compiz is an open source compositing window manager for Linux Desktops. It provides desktop visual effects and window management functionality, and allows for plugins to provide additional features.
compositingvisual-effectswindow-managementplugin-extensible
X11
Os & Utilities
X11 is a windowing system and graphical user interface commonly used on UNIX-like operating systems. It allows applications to display windows and graphics on the screen.
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