This port depends on the x11 server in my ports tree. Add this to your .xinitrc/.xsession xcompmgr -c & And add this to your /etc/X11/xorg.conf Section "Extensions" Option "Composite" "Enable" Option "RENDER" "true" EndSection If it doesn't work for you don't ask me for help! Cause I don't know either :P Here is some help: http://forums.gentoo.org/viewtopic.php?t=210008&highlight=xorg