Hi there!
I am building a new box, and due to school, this one is going to need to boot both linux and winxp.
If you don't mind, I was hoping to ask some questions that are likely VERY obvious to you, but please bear with me, I don't really know anything about unix.
What do I need to know about hardware compatibility? Is there any chance I am buying components that won't work under unix? Are there any other issues I should keep in mind when buying hardware? I was thinking specifically about 3d cards, as I heard from a very unreliable source that radeons hated unix, but rather than disregarding it completely, I thought it couldn't hurt to check: because I plan on using the a7n8x, meaning if my 3d card doesn't like it, I can't even get off the ground. (no on board graphics whatsoever, of course.)
thanks for the help. I hear unix is the way to go for anyone who does much real work (as opposed to downloading porn and playing games), but I haven't had any personal experience with it, myself.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!
I am building a new box, and due to school, this one is going to need to boot both linux and winxp.
If you don't mind, I was hoping to ask some questions that are likely VERY obvious to you, but please bear with me, I don't really know anything about unix.
What do I need to know about hardware compatibility? Is there any chance I am buying components that won't work under unix? Are there any other issues I should keep in mind when buying hardware? I was thinking specifically about 3d cards, as I heard from a very unreliable source that radeons hated unix, but rather than disregarding it completely, I thought it couldn't hurt to check: because I plan on using the a7n8x, meaning if my 3d card doesn't like it, I can't even get off the ground. (no on board graphics whatsoever, of course.)
thanks for the help. I hear unix is the way to go for anyone who does much real work (as opposed to downloading porn and playing games), but I haven't had any personal experience with it, myself.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!