Which linux distro would best take advantage of my new pcs many resources?
I just finished building a 6 core (amd) desktop pc, with 4 gigs of ram, and an ati radeon hd 5770 videocard. I have been planning on using ubuntu, but I thought maybe since my computer has so much power, I should use a more demanding kde desktop. Which distro would you reccomend for the best experience? (I have strong tech knowledge). Thanks!
Considering you put the emphasis on your PC power – select Debian, Ubuntu or LinuxMint and install the KDE environment that makes sense.
But there are other things to consider in choosing a Linux distro you’ll like (64-bits or 32, community help, ease of configuration, security, package available, updates frequency etc …)
I think this quizz can really help : http://polishlinux.org/choose/quiz/
or http://www.tuxs.org/chooser/
July 13th, 2010 at 8:51 am
if u wanna go that way, go with gentoo and compile it urself. max performance for ur machine.
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July 13th, 2010 at 9:37 am
For the best experience as a person with strong tech knowledge, go with Gentoo, Arch, Debian, or Slackware. All the other distros will just slow you down if you can effectively use one of those four. Install Compiz on it if you want eye candy.
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July 13th, 2010 at 10:08 am
Use ubuntu and install compiz config fusion and enable all its features. If your computer is powerful then it can show all its features or it will freeze.
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July 13th, 2010 at 10:28 am
mandriva uses kde, so does pclinuxos,
as the others say, you could fully enable compiz and all the plugins,
http://www.talktalk.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=177781
thats my desktop, the cogs are animated, the fire burns, rain falls and windscreen wipers clear it,
other than that it depends what you want to do with your machine
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July 13th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Although it comes with the GNOME Desktop Environment I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 9 Main Edition which is built upon Ubuntu 10.04 Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled
Linux Mint 9 Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=52
The Perfect Desktop – Linux Mint 9 (Isadora)
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-9-isadora
Linux Mint 9 User Guide Download pdf.
http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_isadora.php
You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 9 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation
Linux Mint 9 can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive
Also worth considering :
Fedora Remix (Fedora with elements of Linux Mint)
http://fcoremix.wordpress.com/2010/05/25/lucky-13/
http://iso.linux.hr/community-fedora-remix/
http://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/Fedora/13/html/User_Guide/
Again Fedora Remix can be run direct from the LiveDVD without touching your Hard Drive
Also you can try out as many different Linux distros. on LiveCD as you like until you find the one thats right for you DISTROWATCH.COM gives full listings (second lists the major distributions)
http://distrowatch.com/
Major Linux Distributions
http://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resource=major
LUg.
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July 13th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
This site will tell you the best distro for your computer and personal needs:
http://www.zegeniestudios.net/ldc/index.php?firsttime=true
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July 13th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Well, since all distros are fairly useless, go with any. You can sit, stare at your antique desktop, and wonder what the hell to do with it equally well no matter which you choose.
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July 13th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Considering you put the emphasis on your PC power – select Debian, Ubuntu or LinuxMint and install the KDE environment that makes sense.
But there are other things to consider in choosing a Linux distro you’ll like (64-bits or 32, community help, ease of configuration, security, package available, updates frequency etc …)
I think this quizz can really help : http://polishlinux.org/choose/quiz/
or http://www.tuxs.org/chooser/
References :
http://alashazam.blogspot.com/2010/07/3-links-to-help-you-choose-best-linux.html