Linux version

Trooper · 08-02-2005, 03:46 PM

im looking to use linux on my machine and wanting to know what stuff everyone uses so i can switch to linux and have a fun machine....thx

**TheFeniX** · 08-02-2005, 03:51 PM

I loaded fedora on my backup PC and it took me 30 minutes to load an NVidia graphics drivers. I've also heard that playing games is lots of "fun" on Linux...

"Fun" as in "Enjoy solitare sucker!"

**=DdogG=** · 08-02-2005, 04:01 PM

fedora core 3 x3 (trying to get a new server up and running with 2 of them)
red hat 9 (current web server)
mandrake 10 (older p3.... no extra $$ for OS, easy way to stay legal w/ software...)
knoppix live CD (older pII with no hard drive, 2 cd roms... used for DVD/CD/MP3/internet computer)

**Apophis** · 08-02-2005, 04:10 PM

At home I run Fedora Core 3 under VMWare on my desktop. My laptop dual-boots Core 3 and Windows XP. I also use a variety of LiveCD type distributions for various security/forensic investigation/data recovery purposes.

AntiVisual · 08-02-2005, 04:19 PM

If I were you, I would load it on a test machine first because your first install or 2 will probably be jacked up as you learn. Could mess up your windows install etc. I advise against wiping your main computer at first. I am not a linux expert, but I've dabbled a little here and there.

Trooper · 08-02-2005, 04:21 PM

ive got a 60 gig HD and wanting to use it for linux/vista beta when my boss getts it..im just going to use it for fun purposes......

**birdie_in_Texas** · 08-02-2005, 04:30 PM

can you even run any "good" games with Linux/mandrake/fedora/red hat..etc..?

i tried a mandrake box..self installed everything..worked like a champ...then i just sat there and looked at it cause i had no idea in the world what to do with it..i browsed fine..downloaded fast as hell..but it just "sat"...if i had a purpose behind doing it, i would...i just did it for kicks, and ended up with a useless box...

wish i knew all that stuff Apophis was talking about in his post..! sure sounds awesome! hahhaahaha

Mateo · 08-02-2005, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdie_in_Texas

can you even run any "good" games with Linux/mandrake/fedora/red hat..etc..?

Yes, you can. Next question?

Trooper · 08-02-2005, 04:59 PM

ive used linux before i know what im doing when it comes to that and ive got the linux for dummies book......what program should i use when playing windows games on it...my only problem is installing on linux machine....the whole package thing messes me up

Mateo · 08-02-2005, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trooper[SNPR]

ive used linux before i know what im doing when it comes to that and ive got the linux for dummies book......what program should i use when playing windows games on it...

Most games will not run. There are two options:

www.transgaming.com

and

WINE with the directx9 patch.

http://directxwine.sourceforge.net/

Or you can wait for Tactical OS!

http://www.tacticalblog.com/TGMateo/

Trooper · 08-02-2005, 05:09 PM

yah ill probly just wait for the tac OS to come out...im going to try the vista beta when i get it..

AntiVisual · 08-02-2005, 05:40 PM

Yeah, the installation and file system always gets me. I have no idea where my files go etc. I just didn't have time to mess with it.

Trooper · 08-02-2005, 06:03 PM

im with AV why cant they make it like windows!!!......j/k....

Kemotaha · 08-03-2005, 02:59 AM

I use Ubuntu. It is a fairly new distro but has done a great job of making it easy for new people, but also have the depth for linux guru's. The development team had put a lot into to get hardware to work out of the box. They have only had 2 releases but they have been great. There next one is in October and from what I hear they have done a lot. Check it out www.ubuntu.com . They even send you free CDs. You might have to wait a while but you can't beat FREE.99.

Kemotaha

Trooper · 08-03-2005, 10:46 AM

just so people dont get the wrong idea...this is just a general question and just wanting to know what people recommend.....ive done my research and know what im talking about....keep getting bad rep points becuase some "random guy" doesnt like what i post

08-02-2005, 03:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Trooper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my wifes house......if she says i can Age: 25 Posts: 8,637	Linux version im looking to use linux on my machine and wanting to know what stuff everyone uses so i can switch to linux and have a fun machine....thx __________________ that sounds like a good idea trooper. -Vulcan

08-02-2005, 03:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheFeniX Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 26 Posts: 4,475	Re: Linux version I loaded fedora on my backup PC and it took me 30 minutes to load an NVidia graphics drivers. I've also heard that playing games is lots of "fun" on Linux... "Fun" as in "Enjoy solitare sucker!" __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TheFeniX's Steam Profile TG's Team Fortress 2 Steam Group

08-02-2005, 04:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
=DdogG= Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ennis, TX Age: 31 Posts: 1,692	Re: Linux version fedora core 3 x3 (trying to get a new server up and running with 2 of them) red hat 9 (current web server) mandrake 10 (older p3.... no extra $$ for OS, easy way to stay legal w/ software...) knoppix live CD (older pII with no hard drive, 2 cd roms... used for DVD/CD/MP3/internet computer) __________________ Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -Albert Einstein The two most common elements in the universe are Hydrogen and stupidity. -Harlan Ellison If all else fails: "rm -rf /"

08-02-2005, 04:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Apophis Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Rhode Island, USA Age: 36 Posts: 8,919	Re: Linux version At home I run Fedora Core 3 under VMWare on my desktop. My laptop dual-boots Core 3 and Windows XP. I also use a variety of LiveCD type distributions for various security/forensic investigation/data recovery purposes. __________________ Diplomacy is the art of saying "good doggie" while looking for a bigger stick.

08-02-2005, 04:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
AntiVisual Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 494	Re: Linux version If I were you, I would load it on a test machine first because your first install or 2 will probably be jacked up as you learn. Could mess up your windows install etc. I advise against wiping your main computer at first. I am not a linux expert, but I've dabbled a little here and there. __________________ [age-c1][gchq-c1][support] TG-1st MIP(Currently Retired)

08-02-2005, 04:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Trooper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my wifes house......if she says i can Age: 25 Posts: 8,637	Re: Linux version ive got a 60 gig HD and wanting to use it for linux/vista beta when my boss getts it..im just going to use it for fun purposes...... __________________ that sounds like a good idea trooper. -Vulcan

08-02-2005, 04:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
birdie_in_Texas Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: TEXAS..! Age: 39 Posts: 2,561	Re: Linux version can you even run any "good" games with Linux/mandrake/fedora/red hat..etc..? i tried a mandrake box..self installed everything..worked like a champ...then i just sat there and looked at it cause i had no idea in the world what to do with it..i browsed fine..downloaded fast as hell..but it just "sat"...if i had a purpose behind doing it, i would...i just did it for kicks, and ended up with a useless box... wish i knew all that stuff Apophis was talking about in his post..! sure sounds awesome! hahhaahaha __________________ Call of Duty - Official Rules, Announcements & SOPs Contact a CoD Admin Here

08-02-2005, 04:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
Trooper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my wifes house......if she says i can Age: 25 Posts: 8,637	Re: Linux version ive used linux before i know what im doing when it comes to that and ive got the linux for dummies book......what program should i use when playing windows games on it...my only problem is installing on linux machine....the whole package thing messes me up __________________ that sounds like a good idea trooper. -Vulcan

08-02-2005, 05:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
Trooper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my wifes house......if she says i can Age: 25 Posts: 8,637	Re: Linux version yah ill probly just wait for the tac OS to come out...im going to try the vista beta when i get it.. __________________ that sounds like a good idea trooper. -Vulcan

08-02-2005, 05:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
AntiVisual Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 494	Re: Linux version Yeah, the installation and file system always gets me. I have no idea where my files go etc. I just didn't have time to mess with it. __________________ [age-c1][gchq-c1][support] TG-1st MIP(Currently Retired)

08-02-2005, 06:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
Trooper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my wifes house......if she says i can Age: 25 Posts: 8,637	Re: Linux version im with AV why cant they make it like windows!!!......j/k.... __________________ that sounds like a good idea trooper. -Vulcan

08-03-2005, 02:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
Kemotaha Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Utah Age: 28 Posts: 453	Re: Linux version I use Ubuntu. It is a fairly new distro but has done a great job of making it easy for new people, but also have the depth for linux guru's. The development team had put a lot into to get hardware to work out of the box. They have only had 2 releases but they have been great. There next one is in October and from what I hear they have done a lot. Check it out www.ubuntu.com . They even send you free CDs. You might have to wait a while but you can't beat FREE.99. Kemotaha

08-03-2005, 10:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
Trooper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my wifes house......if she says i can Age: 25 Posts: 8,637	Re: Linux version just so people dont get the wrong idea...this is just a general question and just wanting to know what people recommend.....ive done my research and know what im talking about....keep getting bad rep points becuase some "random guy" doesnt like what i post __________________ that sounds like a good idea trooper. -Vulcan

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