As noted by ^arky^ in #ubuntu-bugs there is a workaround: http://playingwithsid.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-to-override-compiz-blacklist.html
I have tested and this allows me to enable Visual Effects without complaint. -- [karmic][GMA950]Visual Effects cannot be enabled but compiz --replace works https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/419096 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs