Advice on new system for Linux

[Jerry Feldman]

Basically, it appears that your system should work on Linux out of the
box. The only issue I see is the NVdia Geforce. Most distros do have
support (such as RPMFusion for Fedora).  Maybe someone else can review
this.
WRT: 64-bit - generally everything is supported in 64-bit. If you want
an adobe flash plugin, you will have to download the 64bit version from
Adobe or install EasyLife.

WRT: Windows XP: Unless you are an extreme gamer (which you say you are
not) then I do recommend that you run Windows XP in a virtual machine,
either Virtualbox or QEMU/KVM. I am assuming that your BIOS can enable
virtual support, but that is not really necessary. All 64bit x86 CPU
chips support 32-bit operating systems. If you want to dual boot then
Windows XP should work fine dual booting With Linux. One of the nice
things about virtualization is that you can allocate 1 or more CPUs
directly to the virtual machine.
BTW: in a strict sense the x86_64 chips do not simulate the 32-bit mode.
They actually contain the 32-bit hardware registers.

On 04/13/2010 11:42 AM, James Kramer wrote:
> Sorry,
> I did not finish my post.  I have one of those fancy keyboards with
> window keys and hit one by mistake.  Let me begin again.  Thanks in
> advance for the help.
> Jay
>
>  My computer just died.  I had it for nearly 10 years.  I need to
> purchase a new system and would like one that would last another 10
>  years.
>
>  1.  Would thesystem below suite my needs.
>  2. I do not play games but I would like the option to upgrade in the f=
uture.
>  3.  I never used 64 bit Linux. I assume that by now most programs (ie
>  Firefox) are supported by it.
> 4. Since it is a new system will I have difficulty locating linux drive=
rs.
>  5.Can I dual boot with Win XP.  That is will WinXP run on a 64 bit.
>  It is my impression that AMD can simulate a 32 bit enviroment for
>  Windows.  Thanks you in advance for your suggenstions.
>
> Proposed system at around $550
> s uper Gamer Series: AMD AM3
>
>    * RUSH!!! READY TO SHIP-OUT ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. [ This is a
>  limited offer of $100 value saving. ]
>     * Raidmax: Tornado [ ATX-238WR ] ( Front USB, Audio ), Red
>     * Default case fans
>    * Gamer Choice Standard Recommented Low Noise Silent System
>     * Standard 400W Power Supply
>     * AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition, Socket AM3, 3.2GHz, 64-Bit
>  Quad-Core, 4x512KB Cache
>    * DIY !!! I know how to use the Built-in Motherboard Overclock
>  Utility wih BIOS Setup and do it myself.
>     * ASUS GeForce 7025, AM3, 4GB DDR3 Max, RAID, Audio, GbLAN, Video.
>  [ M4N68T-M ]
>     * 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 at 1333 MHz Dual Channel
>     * Geforce GTS 250: 1024MB
>     * Xtreme Performance in SLI/CrossFireX Gaming Mode Supports Single =
Monitor
>     * None
>     * Hitachi 500GB Serial ATA-II 7200RPM w/ 16MB Buffer
>     * Standard Setting : Non-RAID
>     * 22x Dual-Format/Dual-Layer DVDRW Drive
>     * None
>     * High Definition 7.1 Digtial Surround Sound
>     * None
>     * Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
>     * None
>     * None
>     * None
>     * None
>     * - Ultra Enhanced Packaging Solution.
>       - Professional Wiring for All WIRING Inside The System Chasis
>  with High Performance Thermal Compound
>     * STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME
>  TECHNICAL SUPPORT
>     * RUSH!!! READY TO SHIP-OUT ON NEXT BUSINESS DAY. [ This is a
>  limited offer of $100 value saving. ]
>  =20

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Jerry Feldman <gaf-mNDKBlG2WHs at public.gmane.org>
Boston Linux and Unix
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