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jrich4:
I am going to tryout the Slackware 9.1. I am currently using RedHat 9.0. I have tried Slackware3.2 back in 97, then went to RedHat. I have also tried Mandrake, Suse, and FreeBSD. I have mainly used RedHat.What I want to know is does Slackware have or use Grub? Which filesystem is the fastest (I have heard that SGI XFS is the fastest, then Riserfls) . I am wanting a fast system, be able to do C, C++, Java programming, run a webserver for my own sites, and be able to play Unreal Tournament and other games online that run in Linux. Any other information, Help , comments, would be appreciated. This computer is going to be just Linux only. No dual boot, or windows.
Thanks,
jrich4
psyjax:
quote:Originally posted by jrich4:
What I want to know is does Slackware have or use Grub?
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It uses LILO. Not much diffrent, it's easier to configure, yet not as pretty as GRUB.
quote:Which filesystem is the fastest (I have heard that SGI XFS is the fastest, then Riserfls). I am wanting a fast system, be able to do C, C++, Java programming, run a webserver for my own sites, and be able to play Unreal Tournament and other games online that run in Linux.
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Use Riser, It's awsome. Oh, and this will be the fastest Linux distro you have ever used. If anything, Slackware is fast and responsive on any level.
quote:Any other information, Help , comments, would be appreciated. This computer is going to be just Linux only. No dual boot, or windows.
Thanks,
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My only comment would be is that Slackware 9.1 is the best linux distro ever. I have never used a distro so rock solid, and stable. Not to mention the speedy, and beutifful GUI's.
Master of Reality:
it wouldnt be too hard to install grub if you needed it. A webserver is easy just like red hat. I've never tried XFS and i believe you would have to install it after you install slack on Ext3 or ReiserFS. Slackware does come with the XFS Utils though. Ive found Slackware to be incredibly quick with ReiserFS.
jtpenrod:
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I am wanting a fast system, be able to do C, C++, Java programming,
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For that, Slack is an excellent choice. It comes with lots of really nice programming aids. Ber sure to install "valgrind", a most useful memory useage utility. Works great in tracking down runaway pointers and other memory leaks. May not be as pretty on the desktop, but a real pleasure to program on.
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Master of Reality:
quote:Originally posted by jtpenrod:
May not be as pretty on the desktop, but a real pleasure to program on.
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Live Free or Die: Linux
If software can be free, why can't dolphins?
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http://mor.servebeer.com:8000/images/slack9.1.jpg
look at that and then tell me Slackware isnt the purtiest.
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