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10-01-2002, 03:43 PM
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a few newbie linux questions
hi, i need linux on on of my pc's for school( first year computing graduate). it is for my classes in c language (c+ is later) and my course in OS's: Unix/Linux.
In school Redhat 6.1 is used. now im wondering which would be best for me to use. i have the 6.1 on disc (one disc right?) Should i get a newer 7.1, or even a mandrake? my systems are -a ECS duron 800 265mb ram 20gig 5400 hd, geforce2 mx200, cheap TV card, onboard sound. -a cyrix 266 64 mb ram 2 gig hd creative gold sound card (64 bit from around 1997) S3 trio 3d/2x or voodoo3 3000 (have both lying around) i would like to use the cyrix for school since its hardly used and no data i have to back up. also i need a windows for Progress and HTML, Java courses ( my duron is ready for this). can anyone give me some advice on what would be best in my case? many thanks in advance |
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10-01-2002, 03:48 PM
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I recommend you to go for RedHat 7.1 (or higher) it's easier to install/use.
As for C programming under Linux, RH 7.1 has a newer version of GCC (C compiler for Linux), and it should work fine for you. |
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10-01-2002, 06:39 PM
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Hi,
I'd use a newer RH. RH8.0 is out now I believe. The only thing I'd do, looking at your hardware is get more ram if you can. Double it at least. The more the merrier when it comes to compiling. Not to mention preformance if you want to enjoy all the GUI goodness. I don't use RH myself, but 7.1 had a bad version of gcc. (RH included it even though the developers told them it was no good). So if you use 7.1 they recommend downgrading the gcc from 2.96 to 2.95.x Hope this helps you, OOPS!
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10-01-2002, 06:58 PM
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This article has several useful links for Linux information
http://www.pcworld.com/resource/prin...,104693,00.asp |
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10-02-2002, 06:54 AM
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thanks for all the info guys. im gonna get me a little hardware today (hd and ram). and install linux in the weekend
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10-02-2002, 06:57 PM
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cygwin might be appropriate- it is based off of redhat. It runs right on top of windows so you don't get into configuration fun/hell (depending on your view) and you can do a lot less damage. If you have a fast enough machine you won't notice the speed difference. Of course, depending on what you really want/need to do, you may lose a lot of power. HTH
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