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Finding The Right OS
TonyFordz:
I am very new to Linux, but over the years I have heard good things about it. I am rather sick of MicroSoft Windows, and now wish to build my 2nd PC with a different OS. The only reason I have continued to use Windows, is because I do not know if my software & games will be compatible with another OS other then Windows.
I just bought a new motherboard, and so far it seams to work great. The down side is, it doesn't have drivers to support Linux, and or anything other then Windows OSes. This is a slight downfall.
I know most people are going with AMD now days, and I still to this day prefer P4 & Xeon processors. I am at this time running a P4 1.7GHz Socket 478 CPU, 20GB Quantum Fireball 5400 rpm Master, 300GB Maxtor 7200 rpm ATA133 16mb buffer, 1GB DDR333, P4P800-E Deluxe Motherboard, 17" KDS Monitor, MicroFucker Inferred Keyboard & Wireless Mouse, OEM Non Brand Name DVD Writer, 52x32x52 Liteon CD Writer, ATI 9600 Pro 128mb AGP 8x.... This is my first PC that I have been upgrading over time.
I want a stable OS that is not a resource hog. I am sick of having my PC crash, and being nailed with everything known to man on the net, that was meant to target MicroSoft OSes. I am in great need of suggestions for an OS that is simple to use, but also very powerful. Something that will not be a waste of money, and will be well worth my time and money.
Anyone know of an OS that may be suitable for me? If so please do share you're ideas, and help.
Thank you,
Tony
mobrien_12:
--- Quote from: TonyFordz ---I am very new to Linux, but over the years I have heard good things about it. I am rather sick of MicroSoft Windows, and now wish to build my 2nd PC with a different OS. The only reason I have continued to use Windows, is because I do not know if my software & games will be compatible with another OS other then Windows.
I just bought a new motherboard, and so far it seams to work great. The down side is, it doesn't have drivers to support Linux, and or anything other then Windows OSes. This is a slight downfall.
I know most people are going with AMD now days, and I still to this day prefer P4 & Xeon processors. I am at this time running a P4 1.7GHz Socket 478 CPU, 20GB Quantum Fireball 5400 rpm Master, 300GB Maxtor 7200 rpm ATA133 16mb buffer, 1GB DDR333, P4P800-E Deluxe Motherboard, 17" KDS Monitor, MicroFucker Inferred Keyboard & Wireless Mouse, OEM Non Brand Name DVD Writer, 52x32x52 Liteon CD Writer, ATI 9600 Pro 128mb AGP 8x.... This is my first PC that I have been upgrading over time.
I want a stable OS that is not a resource hog. I am sick of having my PC crash, and being nailed with everything known to man on the net, that was meant to target MicroSoft OSes. I am in great need of suggestions for an OS that is simple to use, but also very powerful. Something that will not be a waste of money, and will be well worth my time and money.
Anyone know of an OS that may be suitable for me? If so please do share you're ideas, and help.
Thank you,
Tony
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What exactly makes you think that your mother board won't work with Linux?
Just because the manufacturer doesn't supply drivers for Linux doesn't mean it isn't supported. Unless it has a wierd hard disk controller, I really don't think you would have a problem. You may know something you are not telling us, which is why I ask.
But as for your current windows based games, well don't expect them to run on a non-Windows operating systems. Some games will work under wine using linux or BSD, but the performance hit can sometimes be bad, and sometimes not. I don't run games under wine.
Some of your simpler windows programs will run under Wine. Don't expect most of them to, and sometimes getting a program to rununder wine can be a chore. IF you go to a new OS, you in general go to new apps. If you go to Linux or BSD, you get a bunch of great open source apps with the Operating System.
BSD rocks, but takes more work to set up than your avg. Linux distro.
My advice is to first get yourself a copy of knoppix and try linux out from the Knoppix live CD. See if it fits your requirements.
Aloone_Jonez:
--- Quote from: TonyFordz ---[The down side is, it doesn't have drivers to support Linux, and or anything other then Windows OSes. This is a slight downfall.
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Just for future referance check that a piece of hardware is Linux compatable before you buy it if you intend to use it under Linux. Check the Internet first, as mobrian said, just because it doesn't come with Linux drivers it doesn't mean it isn't Linux compatable.
worker201:
OSX sounds like exactly what you are looking for - too bad it isn't available for PCs. Yet.
Ubuntu seems to be great for beginners. New users love it, seasoned users hate it. Sounds like a good place to start to me.
ReggieMicheals:
Just work your way up the UNIX ladder - starting with Ubuntu, and ending with something somewhat more complex - such as I dunno, Fedora? I haven't tried many Linux Distros.
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