KDE patch called KDesktop transparency enables users to experience true transparency on their desktops, creating a more immersive and visually appealing experience.
To activate this feature, simply add the following code to your kdesktoprc:
[Background Common]
BackgroundOpacity=90 (where 0 is fully transparent, and 100 is opaque)
The second feature is designed to allow compiz (and future composite managers) to instruct kdesktop not to paint the background image. This is achieved using the "_COMPIZ_WALLPAPER_SUPPORTED" x atom. When this feature is enabled, compiz will be able to paint a viewport dependent background or an animated one. KDesktop will automatically switch back to normal background anytime there is a change to the x atom. For instance, if kwin gets started or compiz stops rendering the wallpaper, kdesktop will resume normal background painting.
This patch is the latest version of KDE3 svn, and I must say that it has added value to the KDE desktop.
Version 0.1: N/A