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Lloyd M.
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 Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 11:30 am Post subject: Suggested Linux Distro (sorry if this was already covered) |
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I would like to know which Linux distro you all suggest , and where you suggest getting it. I'm not looking for a windoze replacement, and I've been at this long enough to be no stranger to command lines (I still use them frequently).
Anyway, what I'm looking for is an OS I can install to bring another shrubber online. I anticipate running nothing or next to nothing other than BOINC on this machine, at least at first.
I'm not looking at starting an argument on which distro is better. I just need something adequate, and the less brittle and fussy, the better. Just because I can troubleshoot and solve problems doesn't mean I want to. I get plenty enough of that at work!
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Lloyd M.
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| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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That seems to be all the rage, nowadays.
I like the sound of that one.
Thanks!
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ohiomike
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If you are a Windoze junky, Kubuntu (KDE based Ubuntu) is easier to pick up as far as the desktop look and feel goes. If you try to run BOINC on Ubuntu, be aware the the default is Power Saving mode, it needs to be changed to Max Performance to pick up any credits (power save throttles the CPU back to about 50%). DSL is nice if you are doing a small system and don't need all the frills (like a desktop, etc).
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BigFatRoach
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I like Ubuntu myself. It's simple to install and like they advertise, it just works. BOINC works great for me on it. Yes, I did have to tweak a bit. Matter of fact, I did just what Ohiomike stated. Works like a charm.
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Lloyd M.
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| Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 11:56 pm Post subject: |
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| ohiomike wrote: | | If you are a Windoze junky, Kubuntu (KDE based Ubuntu) is easier to pick up as far as the desktop look and feel goes. If you try to run BOINC on Ubuntu, be aware the the default is Power Saving mode, it needs to be changed to Max Performance to pick up any credits (power save throttles the CPU back to about 50%). DSL is nice if you are doing a small system and don't need all the frills (like a desktop, etc). |
Haven't had much luck with Linux yet (various distros, including Ubuntu), though a lot of the problem is the funky, old hardware I'm trying to run it on. I'm going to give it another shot with a box I know to be a lot more reliable, with at least minimal RAM.
Of note: I was copying an .iso file from one of my various library book DVD copies, and I accidentally left the DVD in my drive. Lo and behold, my AMD rig boots to Knoppix.
The thing is, it didn't recognize the built in LAN on my Fatal1ty A8N mobo. This doesn't pose a big problem, because I have a boatload of genuine, 3Com cards (what's that common model - 3C905?), so I could always use one of them if I didn't get the LAN figured out. I'm a little surprised that Knoppix had this problem (because it has a reputation for being exceptional at auto-recognizing hardware).
When I get a replacement for my 3700+ San Diego (likely an 89W X2 Toledo), I'm going to want another mobo for the San Diego to build a pure, full time shrubber. While there are things mitigating against using a Fatal1ty mobo for this (e.g. not especially quiet, no onboard video), it is extremely stable, and very overclockable.
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