I use Compiz all the time, and I have no problems with crashes. I like the effects, but there is one that is very helpful: alt+mousescroll allows me to change

I use Compiz all the time, and I have no problems with crashes. I like the effects, but there is one that is very helpful: alt+mousescroll allows me to change the transparency of the selected window. As I don't have multiple monitors, I find this very convenient when coding (or any other task where I have to refer to information in another window). I also like "rolling the windows up" like a window shade (available on some themes. I dunno...I just do!