Ths is a great writeup done by Emanuele Tamponi on how all these 3D-related technologies combine to give Linux users eye candy. He explains what the drivers need to support, where the X Server fits in here, what Compiz does and more. As you know I was already confused about this, so check it out. [...]

Wonder what a touchscreen monitor on a Linux box running XGL would be like having? Yes, interacting with your desktop using your fingers is what it would be like. Mirco Müller’s blog pointed me over to this video on youtube. Just awesome.