Windows Aero Alternative
Beryl is a great alternative to Windows Aero. It speeds up your desktop like Windows Aero and has a bunch of nice 3D effects.
From Beryl's website: "Beryl is an OpenGL accelerated desktop that seeks to provide a free, open source desktop experience to the community that reflects the wishes of the users. Above all else, the project seeks to listen to and respond to the requests of the user base."
Go here for Beryl install instructions:
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