Linux...Should I Try??!!??

Azn Tr14dZ · Jul 19, 2007, 09:58 PM

I keep hearing all of these things about Linux, and some people like it more than Windows. I was just wondering if I should try it out? I know nothing...nothing about Linux, and if you guys can give me some info, that would be nice. I'm reading about it right now...

Also, will it give me better performance on games? Such as Day of Defeat: Source? Guild Wars, Oblivion...

So, I might try out Linux soon, and I would like your help, I would like to try Dual-Botting XP Pro and Linux (Ubuntu?)

Dippyskoodlez · Jul 19, 2007, 10:00 PM

www.ubuntu.com

DL, Burn the live CD. Boot to CD. Enjoy linux.

Learn linux before exploring the gaming territory.

Dual booting is trivial to set up.

Azn Tr14dZ · Jul 19, 2007, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippyskoodlez

www.ubuntu.com

DL, Burn the live CD. Boot to CD. Enjoy linux.

Learn linux before exploring the gaming territory.

Dual booting is trivial to set up.

So should I try it out on the Live CD first, before I try Dual-Booting and Gaming?

theonetruewill · Jul 19, 2007, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippyskoodlez

www.ubuntu.com

DL, Burn the live CD. Boot to CD. Enjoy linux.

Learn linux before exploring the gaming territory.

Dual booting is trivial to set up.

My Live CD's never work. How do I setup dual booting without f*****g something up Dippy, I really want to try Linux?

PVTCaboose1337 · Jul 19, 2007, 10:09 PM

Gaming = Linux basic command knowledge + patience + lots of patience + wine.

Dippyskoodlez · Jul 19, 2007, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azn Tr14dZ

So should I try it out on the Live CD first, before I try Dual-Booting and Gaming?

Well, you can install from the live CD anyways.

But you won't get "gaming out of the box" yet.

I would strongly suggest first learning the ins and outs of linux, before exploring the "experimental" territory of gaming on linux.

Dippyskoodlez · Jul 19, 2007, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theonetruewill

My Live CD's never work. How do I setup dual booting without f*****g something up Dippy, I really want to try Linux?

Burn the iso using nero.. and you shouldn;t have any issues

"Burn as image" not just copy the .iso to the cd and burn.

Azn Tr14dZ · Jul 19, 2007, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippyskoodlez

Well, you can install from the live CD anyways.

But you won't get "gaming out of the box" yet.

I would strongly suggest first learning the ins and outs of linux, before exploring the "experimental" territory of gaming on linux.

So, if I just use the Live CD, if I read right, it won't touch teh hard drive at all?

Please be patient with me, I really want to learn Linux.

theonetruewill · Jul 19, 2007, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippyskoodlez

Burn the iso using nero.. and you shouldn;t have any issues

"Burn as image" not just copy the .iso to the cd and burn.

I have, I've even got 3 proper disks that came in their sharing boxes. They never work- on either of my machines- there is always an error.

PVTCaboose1337 · Jul 19, 2007, 10:13 PM

I order the disc they work perfect. Try doing the exceptions that ubuntu suggests like for older computers.

PVTCaboose1337 · Jul 19, 2007, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azn Tr14dZ

So, if I just use the Live CD, if I read right, it won't touch teh hard drive at all?

Please be patient with me, I really want to learn Linux.

LiveCD = goes in ram

Azn Tr14dZ · Jul 19, 2007, 10:15 PM

Should I download the x86 or x64 Version?

PVTCaboose1337 · Jul 19, 2007, 10:15 PM

X86 highly rec'd by me. I use the x86.

Azn Tr14dZ · Jul 19, 2007, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PVTCaboose1337

X86 highly rec'd by me. I use the x86.

Will do, I'll download it in my other comp right now.

PVTCaboose1337 · Jul 19, 2007, 10:22 PM

Now you finally have a legit use for your torrent clients!

Azn Tr14dZ · Jul 19, 2007, 10:25 PM

Do you guys got anything that I should read that would help me in understanding Linux/Ubuntu?

Also, do you guys (PVT and Dippy) game in Linux?

theonetruewill · Jul 19, 2007, 10:25 PM

Damn you all!

I've been inspired to try it again now by all these new threads concerning it! I'm in hyped mood to try it again but can't until I can fix my computer

PVTCaboose1337 · Jul 19, 2007, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theonetruewill

Damn you all!

I've been inspired to try it again now by all these new threads concerning it! I'm in hyped mood to try it again but can't until I can fix my computer

I helped

theonetruewill · Jul 19, 2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PVTCaboose1337

I helped

He has!

Anyone else? This will get another to join your Linux using crew!

PVTCaboose1337 · Jul 19, 2007, 10:33 PM

I shall create the linux user club.

theonetruewill · Jul 19, 2007, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PVTCaboose1337

I shall create the linux user club.

Do! I want to join.

PVTCaboose1337 · Jul 19, 2007, 10:36 PM

Power users have too much pride.

Azn Tr14dZ · Jul 19, 2007, 10:36 PM

I'll join...if you help me?

Azn Tr14dZ · Jul 19, 2007, 10:45 PM

Hmm...currently reading this:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=500020

PVTCaboose1337 · Jul 19, 2007, 10:47 PM

K, Azn, don't need a guide... its so easy I did it when I was 10 so you can do it.

Recs by me: Get some music on the HD, so you can listen during installation (you can do it on the same computer) and also, choose grub, gnome.

Jul 19, 2007, 09:58 PM	#1
Azn Tr14dZ Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,415 (1.67/day) Thanks: 16 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts System Specs	Linux...Should I Try??!!?? I keep hearing all of these things about Linux, and some people like it more than Windows. I was just wondering if I should try it out? I know nothing...nothing about Linux, and if you guys can give me some info, that would be nice. I'm reading about it right now... Also, will it give me better performance on games? Such as Day of Defeat: Source? Guild Wars, Oblivion... So, I might try out Linux soon, and I would like your help, I would like to try Dual-Botting XP Pro and Linux (Ubuntu?)

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Jul 19, 2007, 10:00 PM	#2
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Processor:	AMD Athlon 64 3200+
Motherboard:	DFI LanParty nf4 Ultra-D
Cooling:	Thermaltake Big Typhoon
Memory:	2x512MB GeIL
Video Card:	ATI Radeon X800XL
Hard Disk:	2x80GB Western Digital
Optical Drive:	DVD +/- RW
CRT/LCD Model:	HP vs17
Case:	SuperTalent
Sound Card:	Soundblaster
PSU:	Ultra X-Finity 500 Watt

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Azn Tr14dZ Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,415 (1.67/day) Thanks: 16 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts System Specs	Should I download the x86 or x64 Version?

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Azn Tr14dZ Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,415 (1.67/day) Thanks: 16 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts System Specs	Do you guys got anything that I should read that would help me in understanding Linux/Ubuntu? Also, do you guys (PVT and Dippy) game in Linux?

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Azn Tr14dZ Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,415 (1.67/day) Thanks: 16 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts System Specs	Hmm...currently reading this: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=500020

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