A call to all the Linux guys....
Anyone care to guide me down the Linux path??
Tuesday, October 31, 2006 by Kevin_C | Discussion: OS Wars
I'm not making any decisions at this point but all of the talk about Vista's limiting of hardware changes has given me the desire to take another look at the Linux path.. Now, I've tried this on my own in the past and I gave up when I couldn't even get Linux installed because apparently there wasn't a driver for my video card because the install went blank about half way through. So, anyone want to help me try and get Ubuntu 6 installed? I can provide any information that may be important in getting me started just tell me what you need to know.
As far as knowledge I'm fairly competent in both hardware and software but I have very little actual nix experience
As far as knowledge I'm fairly competent in both hardware and software but I have very little actual nix experience
Jafo
Reply #2 Tuesday, October 31, 2006 9:17 AM
Reply #2 Tuesday, October 31, 2006 9:17 AM
Jafo reaches over for his propeller hat....to look knowledgeable....."yes, bin there....dun that", he drawls, toking on a weed.....
Kevin_C
Reply #3 Tuesday, October 31, 2006 10:21 AM
Reply #3 Tuesday, October 31, 2006 10:21 AM
Here are my specs, or at least the ones I think matter:
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+
RAM: 3GB OCZ Platinum Series
HDD's: 3 X 320GB SATA-II in a RAID 5
Vid Card: Leadtek PX7950 GX2 TDH Geforce 7950GX2
Sound Card: Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum
I think that's all that might matter, it I need to tell anything else lemme know.
This I am definitely aware of. Had a college class that used Red Hat Linux so I do have some experience with it but that was a while ago and I'm sure things have gotten much better. Like I said, this is just to give me some exposure in case I decide to give MS the giant finger!!
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+
RAM: 3GB OCZ Platinum Series
HDD's: 3 X 320GB SATA-II in a RAID 5
Vid Card: Leadtek PX7950 GX2 TDH Geforce 7950GX2
Sound Card: Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum
I think that's all that might matter, it I need to tell anything else lemme know.
| One note: If you're going to try Linux you need to go into with an open mind. It isn't Windows, doesn't work like Windows, and if you're looking for something "just like Windows" you're going to be frustrated and disappointed. Things are done differently and you need to commit yourself to a learning curve. |
This I am definitely aware of. Had a college class that used Red Hat Linux so I do have some experience with it but that was a while ago and I'm sure things have gotten much better. Like I said, this is just to give me some exposure in case I decide to give MS the giant finger!!
werewolf
Reply #4 Wednesday, November 1, 2006 10:39 AM
Reply #4 Wednesday, November 1, 2006 10:39 AM
is it 6.10? Edgy Eft 
? Really the only thing it didn't recognize was my mtp device (Zen Micro mp3 player). It thinks it's a camera.
If you can successfully boot up the liveCD, you shouldn't have a problem with the install. You might get an error about something broken and themes won't work, don't worry about that one, it goes away on install.
? Really the only thing it didn't recognize was my mtp device (Zen Micro mp3 player). It thinks it's a camera.If you can successfully boot up the liveCD, you shouldn't have a problem with the install. You might get an error about something broken and themes won't work, don't worry about that one, it goes away on install.
Zoomba
Reply #5 Wednesday, November 1, 2006 10:44 AM
Reply #5 Wednesday, November 1, 2006 10:44 AM
Well, what do you want to DO with your system? That's the most important question when evaluating platforms.
Kevin_C
Reply #6 Thursday, November 2, 2006 11:31 AM
I'm really only planning on installing it at this point to get familiar with it. Nothing more, I guess I need to quell my nerdish need for new tech toys.. I'm not trying to replace XP..
Reply #6 Thursday, November 2, 2006 11:31 AM
| Well, what do you want to DO with your system? |
I'm really only planning on installing it at this point to get familiar with it. Nothing more, I guess I need to quell my nerdish need for new tech toys.. I'm not trying to replace XP..
Island Dog
Reply #7 Thursday, November 2, 2006 1:28 PM
Reply #7 Thursday, November 2, 2006 1:28 PM
I think the best thing then would be to run a Live cd, such as knoppix. Several distros have Live cd's that you can just run off the cd, and you won't have to touch your HD.
Jafo
Reply #8 Thursday, November 2, 2006 7:03 PM
Reply #8 Thursday, November 2, 2006 7:03 PM
| Well, what do you want to DO with your system? |
I want two...so I have matching bookends...
kona0197
Reply #9 Friday, November 3, 2006 12:38 AM
Reply #9 Friday, November 3, 2006 12:38 AM
If you need any other help shoot me email. Thanks.
Kevin_C
Reply #10 Friday, November 3, 2006 9:24 AM
Reply #10 Friday, November 3, 2006 9:24 AM
thanks guys for all the tips and info!! I'll probably try and get something going over the weekend. I haven't felt much like sitting at a computer after getting home this week so we'll see how it goes! I'll post my results over the weekend or on Monday! Thanks again!
Gideon MacLeish
Reply #11 Saturday, August 25, 2007 12:03 AM
With a 64 bit proc, I'd give a serious look to 7.04 (Feisty Fawn). I just installed it, it's slick, and they DO have a 64 bit version.
This is definitely not your granddaddy's Linux. I had a seriously failed attempt at Red Hat some years back (wasn't that committed to a learning curve at the time), and I am amazed at the developments that have been made with Linux. This is a "ready for prime time" O/S, in my opinion.
Reply #11 Saturday, August 25, 2007 12:03 AM
Here are my specs, or at least the ones I think matter:
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+
RAM: 3GB OCZ Platinum Series
HDD's: 3 X 320GB SATA-II in a RAID 5
Vid Card: Leadtek PX7950 GX2 TDH Geforce 7950GX2
Sound Card: Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+
RAM: 3GB OCZ Platinum Series
HDD's: 3 X 320GB SATA-II in a RAID 5
Vid Card: Leadtek PX7950 GX2 TDH Geforce 7950GX2
Sound Card: Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum
With a 64 bit proc, I'd give a serious look to 7.04 (Feisty Fawn). I just installed it, it's slick, and they DO have a 64 bit version.
This is definitely not your granddaddy's Linux. I had a seriously failed attempt at Red Hat some years back (wasn't that committed to a learning curve at the time), and I am amazed at the developments that have been made with Linux. This is a "ready for prime time" O/S, in my opinion.
Gideon MacLeish
Reply #12 Saturday, August 25, 2007 12:04 AM
Ubuntu runs live, and, unlike knoppix, doesn't have a default language of German! LOL!
Reply #12 Saturday, August 25, 2007 12:04 AM
I think the best thing then would be to run a Live cd, such as knoppix. Several distros have Live cd's that you can just run off the cd, and you won't have to touch your HD.
Ubuntu runs live, and, unlike knoppix, doesn't have a default language of German! LOL!
haircat
Reply #14 Saturday, August 25, 2007 8:03 AM
Reply #14 Saturday, August 25, 2007 8:03 AM
haircat
Go to this link,lots of help here http://ubuntuforums.org/
I duel boot between WindowsXp and Ubuntu Feisty Fawn 7.04
I have been running Ubuntu for about 2 months and I love it.
Hardly boot into Windows anymore.
Go to this link,lots of help here http://ubuntuforums.org/
I duel boot between WindowsXp and Ubuntu Feisty Fawn 7.04
I have been running Ubuntu for about 2 months and I love it.
Hardly boot into Windows anymore.
Gideon MacLeish
Reply #15 Saturday, August 25, 2007 8:46 AM
He he...sorry.
Reply #15 Saturday, August 25, 2007 8:46 AM
Hey Gid, check the dates.
He he...sorry.
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Reply #1 Tuesday, October 31, 2006 9:05 AM
When you boot into the Ubuntu LiveCD, look at the bottom of the screen. You'll see a video resolution and an F key associated with it. Change that setting to "vesa" and it will boot into X for you. It's a pretty safe video setting and should work on any modern machine regardless of video card.
Once you have it installed you can deal with the video driver issue and getting X set up properly.
One note: If you're going to try Linux you need to go into with an open mind. It isn't Windows, doesn't work like Windows, and if you're looking for something "just like Windows" you're going to be frustrated and disappointed. Things are done differently and you need to commit yourself to a learning curve.
You can find some great info and assistance at linuxquestions.org, I've been a member there for several years. Just make sure to search the forums before asking a question as it's probably been asked a few (hundred) times before. If you don't find your answer, ask away. Just be sure to include as much pertinent info in your question as possible as it makes it far easier to answer it. There is a "Linux Newbie" section that contains quite a bit of useful info.