Operating systems

Chris · 01-04-2006, 02:04 PM

Linux is a fiddler's OS. If you want to set your machine up and just use apps without hours of fucking around to do mundane things, run Windows.

The upside of Linux (I prefer Debian) is that once you get it down, it's stable as a motherfucker.

noodles · 01-04-2006, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by giannifive

Doesn't it use GRUB like every other distro?

Yes (just couldn't remember the name of it last night). I know it's in a lot of distros, but hey, it works great, why use something else.

Suse's YAST kicks ass BTW.

Jeff · 01-05-2006, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noodles

Yes (just couldn't remember the name of it last night). I know it's in a lot of distros, but hey, it works great, why use something else.

Suse's YAST kicks ass BTW.

GUI configuration tools are for girlie men

7 Dying Trees · 01-05-2006, 10:06 PM

Well, i've kind of decided to try oput SuSe and Umbuntu and see what happens

As far as tweaking goes I love getting things working, I remember mixing SCSI and IDE a few years ago and getting that to boot of the proper devices was, uhh, "fun".

Hence if i get on with linux and actually learn the shell commands properly (i could never be arsed with them at college, hence never really got to grips with unix as well as I should have)

As for sound cards, I seriously doubt that Echo has a linux driver for the Gina24 card, so what's the deal with hardware that doesn't have a driver in Linux? Does it just ignore it during install? I don't want to have to unplug a PCI card every time i boot up

And with partition Magic, is the free version adequate?

Leon · 01-06-2006, 01:27 AM

i've heard great things about SuSe, Ubuntu, and Debian, but i've always stuck with Fedora, since it's what i started out with, and has worked beautifully for me.

i think, maybe, when the next Fedora comes out (FC5), i may triple boot FC5, Win2000, and SuSe.

Jeff · 01-06-2006, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7 Dying Trees

Well, i've kind of decided to try oput SuSe and Umbuntu and see what happens

As far as tweaking goes I love getting things working, I remember mixing SCSI and IDE a few years ago and getting that to boot of the proper devices was, uhh, "fun".

Good. Then you'll like Linux, because you can tweak the shit out of stuff.

Quote:

Hence if i get on with linux and actually learn the shell commands properly (i could never be arsed with them at college, hence never really got to grips with unix as well as I should have)

Never a bad thing to learn new tricks.

Quote:

As for sound cards, I seriously doubt that Echo has a linux driver for the Gina24 card, so what's the deal with hardware that doesn't have a driver in Linux? Does it just ignore it during install? I don't want to have to unplug a PCI card every time i boot up

If there's no driver, it'll ignore it. Echo does not have a driver themselves, but there are drivers available for the Echo Mia/Gina/Mona/Layla 24. I'll look for them today. Another good place to start for audio stuff is Planet CCRMA, which has iso images of different versions of Fedora Core that you can download that come setup for audio, and have Audour, Hydrogen, Audacity, JackRack, etc. already in the package repositories. Pretty cool stuff.

Quote:

And with partition Magic, is the free version adequate?

With SuSe, Ubuntu, and Fedora Core you won't need partition magic if you're doing a fresh install. Just install Windows first, then Linux.

If you're not doing a fresh install, then SuSe and Fedora should still do the trick, without needing partition magic. I haven't tried it yet with Ubuntu.

I currently run Fedora Core at work, and only use Windows XP in a virtual machine (VMWare) for Active Directory Administration and firewall crap. It's a lot of fun!

noodles · 01-06-2006, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polaris20

GUI configuration tools are for girlie men

Did you just insult my geek street cred?

Jeff · 01-06-2006, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noodles

Did you just insult my geek street cred?

I'm givin' ya shit! I started out really loving the GUI config tools, and grew to hate them when each one did something differently than the other. When you go from distro to distro, that's a profound disadvantage, especially in the workplace.

noodles · 01-06-2006, 05:00 PM

I know, I'm just playing around. My problem is I'm a long time Solaris admin, so EVERYTHING about Linux is just slightly different enough to get on my nerves.

giannifive · 01-06-2006, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noodles

I know, I'm just playing around. My problem is I'm a long time Solaris admin, so EVERYTHING about Linux is just slightly different enough to get on my nerves.

Funny, that's my feeling about Solaris

01-04-2006, 02:04 PM	#11
Chris Adminishredder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, Mass Posts: 16,616 Real Name: Mr. F. Johnson Main Seven: Sherman Custom Main ERG: Douglas 6ST Bass Rig: 2101 -> S160 -> Mesa Thanked: 535	Linux is a fiddler's OS. If you want to set your machine up and just use apps without hours of fucking around to do mundane things, run Windows. The upside of Linux (I prefer Debian) is that once you get it down, it's stable as a motherfucker. Behold: http://www.metalguitarist.org

01-05-2006, 10:06 PM	#14
7 Dying Trees Sarcy English Twat Join Date: May 2004 Location: 7th Ethereal Plane of interstellar hell, Innit Bruv, Safe, London, UK Posts: 6,517 Real Name: James Main Seven: UV7PWH / UV7BK / RG2027 Main ERG: 10 fingers of metal death Rig: VHT UL->Orange 4x12 Thanked: 82	Well, i've kind of decided to try oput SuSe and Umbuntu and see what happens As far as tweaking goes I love getting things working, I remember mixing SCSI and IDE a few years ago and getting that to boot of the proper devices was, uhh, "fun". Hence if i get on with linux and actually learn the shell commands properly (i could never be arsed with them at college, hence never really got to grips with unix as well as I should have) As for sound cards, I seriously doubt that Echo has a linux driver for the Gina24 card, so what's the deal with hardware that doesn't have a driver in Linux? Does it just ignore it during install? I don't want to have to unplug a PCI card every time i boot up And with partition Magic, is the free version adequate? The Chaos has come: www.chaosanct.com

01-06-2006, 01:27 AM	#15
Leon {##[====:::. • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Ohio Crew Posts: 11,711 Main Seven: RG7620 of Doom Rig: Mesa / Sovtek Thanked: 78	i've heard great things about SuSe, Ubuntu, and Debian, but i've always stuck with Fedora, since it's what i started out with, and has worked beautifully for me. i think, maybe, when the next Fedora comes out (FC5), i may triple boot FC5, Win2000, and SuSe. I have a radical idea. The door swings both ways, we could reverse the particle flow through the gate. We'll cross the streams.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Headless tuning systems	Roland777	Extended Range Guitars	32	12-08-2007 05:35 PM
Seven string sustainer systems???	Hawksmoor	Sevenstring Guitars	17	03-29-2006 03:37 PM
Switching Systems	abyssalservant	Pickups, Electronics & General Tech	0	02-24-2006 02:54 PM
What to do with old systems	7 Dying Trees	Computers, Electronics, IT & Gaming	11	01-06-2006 12:32 PM
Any good PA systems or mixers?	AG Rocks	Gear & Equipment	2	01-26-2005 05:14 PM

Welcome to sevenstring.org! You are currently viewing the site as a guest which gives you limited access to most features.

Most ad placements do not show to registered members. Register Now!

01-06-2006, 05:00 PM	#19
noodles I'm your huckleberry • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 17,585 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: KxK V7 - The Emo Killer Rig: Roadster/GMaj/4x12 Thanked: 289	I know, I'm just playing around. My problem is I'm a long time Solaris admin, so EVERYTHING about Linux is just slightly different enough to get on my nerves.


	Powered by vBulletin 3.7.3 Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.2.0 "777" Logo © Darren Wilson Privacy Policy Affiliate Links Directory

» Computers, Electronics, IT & Gaming

Operating systems