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In a short while, I will be building a new computer, and I'm strongly considering having linux as my OS. I have always had Windows, but I'm willing to take the time to learn..etc..
I was wondering if anyone could suggest some features I might want to add to my computer to make it more suitable for linux..
Also what do you believe would be the best linux product for me to start out with..
Thanks in advance..
evulish
07-10-2001, 03:11 PM
More suitable? Well, compare your hardware to linux's hardware compatability list.
As for what distro...if it's your first time, I'd recommend RedHat or Mandrake.
bdg1983
07-10-2001, 03:27 PM
Tell us what hardware you have now that you will use for Linux and we can probably tell you if it should work or not and perhaps recommend additions/changes.
I'm not that far along in the ordering process, so I guess that I will just post a new topic when that time comes.
Thanks though
teeitup
07-11-2001, 01:51 PM
It's more fun (easier too) if you know what's under the hood...
Building the ultimate Linux box,
http://www2.linuxjournal.com/lj-issues/issue79/4247.html
Unleashing Dr. Frankenstein
http://www.linux-mag.com/1999-08/unleashing_01.html
Whipping Boy
07-11-2001, 04:03 PM
http://www.gibsoncounty.net/~4ws/evil_debian.html explains why Red Hat and/or Mandrake are NOT good choices for newbies.