jimtipp...@optusnet.com.au wrote: > By way of introduction, I have been using Ubuntu for about 18 months, but > only on quite old computers (6-7 years). I need to replace my desktop and am > trying to decide what to purchase. > > Apart from web access, the programs I most commonly use are OpenOffice, > GnuCash and some old windows programs I run with wine. One additional > application I want to use is video editing. I would like the new computer to > boot quickly and run the above applications with ease. > > My hardware knowledge is limited but I have been considering the following: > Clarkdale CPU with integrated graphics/motherboard to suit > 8 Gig ram > SSD drive for operating system (64 bit Lucid), hard drive for /home > > Would appreciate any suggestions or comments > > Jim Tippett Hi Jim,
I agree with Gabriel's suggestion about a dedicated video card. I would also add that you should try to buy components that are "not that new". This is a bit of a fuzzy idea, i know, but the thing is that it takes time for newer hardware to be supported by driver developers on Linux. For example, my Dell Latitude D830 laptop is 2 and a bit years old. The system was installed on feisty (7.04) or gutsy (7.10) - i can't remember which - and the wireless off/on switch only just started working when i upgraded to karmic (9.10). Similarly, when i bought my desktop, the G965 chipset was less than a year old, and it took another 12-18 months before there was a driver supporting the onboard video. An alternative to this might be buying from a vendor who guarantees Linux compatibility, or getting very detailed specs (i.e. the exact models of motherboard, video card, hard disks, etc.) and doing online research about them yourself. But regardless, if it were me i would probably buy components that are at the lower-priced end of the spectrum to give me a better chance of having drivers available. Regards, Paul
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