Windows effects on Debian (Gnome)

["Jonathan D. Armendariz" <jarmenda@armendariz.me>]

Hello,

I'm currently using Debian 5.0.1 on my main computer at home. I've 
managed to get everything set up just right except for one thing. 
Whenever I minimize a window it minimizes in a way similar to a empty 
window frame to the task bar. I had attempted to correct this by 
installing Compiz but it populates with an empty menu thus no 
adjustments can be made. Perhaps I needed to include other supporting 
software or maybe I needed to install something entirely different? 
While certainly not a deal-breaker it would be something I can finally 
rectify. Any suggestions or pointers in the general direction would be 
most helpful.

Kindest regards.

--
The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed 
by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes 
frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning 
yourself.

     - Friedrich Nietzsche