Hi Andy, I very strongly recommend running 64-bit LiveCode on Linux. Because of the x86-64 architecture's larger number of registers (among other things), we've noticed a speed increase of up to 20% with x86-64 LiveCode, relative to x86 LiveCode running on the same hardware and Linux kernel.
Peter On 20 September 2015 09:52:29 BST, AndyP <smudge.a...@googlemail.com> wrote: >I'm about to turn a Dell 5150 which is sitting collecting dust into my >very >first Linux based machine! > >This will be an open source software only machine. > >I've always been Windows based so have decided to go for Mint with >Cinnamon >distro as it looks like it will be easier for me to transition too. > >Apart from LiveCode Community what others Open source software would >those >of you who are Linux based recommend? > >E.g. best email client, office suite, ftp client, graphics prog, >browser, >etc..etc.. > >Also how is LiveCode doing with 64bit Linux, any problems or parity >issues? > >Looking forward to your suggestions :-) > > > > >----- >Andy Piddock > > >My software never has bugs. It just develops random features. > >Copy the new cloud space, get your free 15GB space now: >Get Copy > > >Script editor Themer for LC http://2108.co.uk > >PointandSee is a FREE simple but full featured under cursor colour >picker / finder. >http://www.pointandsee.co.uk - made with LiveCode >-- >View this message in context: >http://runtime-revolution.278305.n4.nabble.com/Linux-software-suggestions-tp4696462.html >Sent from the Revolution - User mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > >_______________________________________________ >use-livecode mailing list >use-livecode@lists.runrev.com >Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your >subscription preferences: >http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode _______________________________________________ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode
