18 Awesome Skydome Images and More

By Scott Ringwelski Friday February 5, 2010

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If you run linux, chances are you run Compiz. And if you run Compiz, chances are you use the Desktop Cube. One of the neatest features for the desktop cube is the SkyDome. The SkyDome gives a 3D environment around your Desktop Cube.

Here are the some of the best SkyDome’s that I handpicked out from numerous sources. All are scaled down to a size that Compiz will accept.

Cities

1. Hong Kong (Download)

2.Las Vegas (Download)

3.London (Download)

4.Marsielle Vieux (Download)

5.Melbourne (Download)

6.Riza (Download)

Nature

12.Schalzbachvorsas (Download)

13.Forggensee (Download)

14.Green grass (Download)

15.Monument Valley (Download)

16.Carina Orion (Download)

17.Mount Blanc (Download)

18.Fantasy (Download)

Discover More

Here are some links with some more potential SkyDomes:

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:360_Panoramics

http://compiz-themes.org/index.php?xcontentmode=6110

http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=&section=&q=skydome+compiz

http://still.chearon.net/skydomes.php?o=3

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Scott Ringwelski is the founder and maintainer of Proof Of Brain. He enjoys exploring interesting and creative topics that could also be useful to users. His interests include technology, health, poker, personal development, web development, sports, fitness, and more.

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3 Comments

Louis on Friday 5, 2010

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thank you
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Scott Ringwelski on Friday 5, 2010

Hi!

It’s been a while since I messed with that, but let me know what your problem is.

Scott

P.S. Sorry for late reply, I was out of town.
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