Figured out my problem. The only way to run effects on my system is to install xserver-xgl, which I did. I know it hasn't been declared stable yet, but it works. So the problem is in the unclear error message.
It is indeed a little not logical for Gutsy to recommend to install a driver "In order to use your hardware more efficiently" which then doesn't support the enhanced desktop features.
Figured out my problem. The only way to run effects on my system is to install xserver-xgl, which I did. I know it hasn't been declared stable yet, but it works. So the problem is in the unclear error message.
A very nice article about this can be found here: http:// forlong. blogage. de/article/ 2007/10/ 2/Desktop- effects- by-default- in-Gutsy- --how-Compiz- Fusion- enhances- Ubuntus- desktop- of-version- 710
It is indeed a little not logical for Gutsy to recommend to install a driver "In order to use your hardware more efficiently" which then doesn't support the enhanced desktop features.