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Im also a linux newbie , can anyone tell me is it better to go for Ubuntu GG 64or 86 , I use a AMD 64 4400+ , does Ubuntu64 offer any performance advantages to those on 64 bit hardware .
Also is it advisable to download the DVD or the CD ,
I wanna use it as a multimedia box.
Im also a linux newbie , can anyone tell me is it better to go for Ubuntu GG 64or 86 , I use a AMD 64 4400+ , does Ubuntu64 offer any performance advantages to those on 64 bit hardware .
Also is it advisable to download the DVD or the CD ,
I wanna use it as a multimedia box.
infra_red_dude
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Don't confuse the poor guy. Go for mint now. After you are comfortable with Linux jump into Ubuntu.
If you got a fairly powerful system then install Mandriva in virtual machine to get a feel of it.
Don't confuse the poor guy. Go for mint now. After you are comfortable with Linux jump into Ubuntu.
If you got a fairly powerful system then install Mandriva in virtual machine to get a feel of it.
QwertyManiac
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Assuming you got a net connection, download the CD and install the ubuntu-restricted-extras and you're done making it a multimedia box.
64 bit is pretty good now but still needs a little hacking at times to get things right and working, its better if you start with a 32 bit edition. Performance difference is VERY meagre. (There's a review of Ubuntu 32 vs Ubuntu 64 at TechTree.Com which shows this clearly)avikchaks said:
Assuming you got a net connection, download the CD and install the ubuntu-restricted-extras and you're done making it a multimedia box.
gary4gar
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so its better stick to 32bit version only, afterwards you get 64bit one too
MINT = UBUNTU + SOME TWEAKS(in winodws lingo)
Well if you are a first time linux user then go for 32bit only, yes 64bit has performance gains but its needs a lot of configration or hacking.avikchaks said:
so its better stick to 32bit version only, afterwards you get 64bit one too
its one and same thing,Kiran_tech_mania said:
MINT = UBUNTU + SOME TWEAKS(in winodws lingo
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Thanx Qwerty and Gary
Btw is UbuntuGG likely to give any problems with 1440 x 900 resolution ?
i installed linux mint and i tried modifying the config file , and my OS would give error on boot up and i came back to windows .\
EDIT : I read in the ubuntu forum that ATI onboard grfx generally crash with ubuntu ? Is there any truth in it ? I use Asus M2a-Vm MOBO with ATI x1250 grfx.
Thanx Qwerty and Gary
Btw is UbuntuGG likely to give any problems with 1440 x 900 resolution ?
i installed linux mint and i tried modifying the config file , and my OS would give error on boot up and i came back to windows .\
EDIT : I read in the ubuntu forum that ATI onboard grfx generally crash with ubuntu ? Is there any truth in it ? I use Asus M2a-Vm MOBO with ATI x1250 grfx.
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Kiran.dks
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If this is the case, then there should not be problem. I remembered my nightmare with Foresight Linux distro! I just couldn't find any help for problems. People in this forum too couldn't help much.
gary4gar said:its one and same thing,
MINT = UBUNTU + SOME TWEAKS(in winodws lingo
If this is the case, then there should not be problem. I remembered my nightmare with Foresight Linux distro!
I just couldn't find any help for problems. People in this forum too couldn't help much.
QwertyManiac
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Ubuntu Gutsy will run excellently on that resolution cause now it has a very broad range of graphic detecting tools. Plus, ATi has released new drivers and Ubuntu's restricted-drivers-manager should be able to give you full support on it.avikchaks said:
The_Devil_Himself
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^^wow waiting for my gutsy CDs to arrive,can't wait.
WIth fiesty fawn 1280x1024 was what i had to use and it din't even detect my onboard graphics.
I dunno why my screen's left one inch(near about) is blackened out and right one inch seems to be 'outside' the screen.I thought it was due to the fact that fiesty wasn't detecting my graphics.Same problem with mandriva,mint.I hope my problem gets solved by Gutsy gibbon.
^^wow waiting for my gutsy CDs to arrive,can't wait.
WIth fiesty fawn 1280x1024 was what i had to use and it din't even detect my onboard graphics.
I dunno why my screen's left one inch(near about) is blackened out and right one inch seems to be 'outside' the screen.I thought it was due to the fact that fiesty wasn't detecting my graphics.Same problem with mandriva,mint.I hope my problem gets solved by Gutsy gibbon.
QwertyManiac
Commander in Chief
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Hit your monitor's Auto Geometry button.The_Devil_Himself said:
Visit www.shipit.ubuntu.comazzu said:
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QwertyManiac
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They won't ... Cost already runs too high, more than you can even think.
They won't ... Cost already runs too high, more than you can even think.
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I googled "restricted-drivers-manager" , but still am in doubt .
Will the Ubuntu CD contain the latest ATI drivers or is there any Ubuntu maintained database from which we get ATI drivers.
Also how to find out if Ubuntu will work with my ATI x1250 onboard grfx
QwertyManiac said:Ubuntu Gutsy will run excellently on that resolution cause now it has a very broad range of graphic detecting tools. Plus, ATi has released new drivers and Ubuntu's restricted-drivers-manager should be able to give you full support on it.
I googled "restricted-drivers-manager" , but still am in doubt .
Will the Ubuntu CD contain the latest ATI drivers or is there any Ubuntu maintained database from which we get ATI drivers.
Also how to find out if Ubuntu will work with my ATI x1250 onboard grfx
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