Linux is the best os out there because it is FREE. The graphical interface is similar to windows and mac. It is much smoother and streamlined that Windows and there is an office suite that is FREE. If you build your own pc, use Linux.
Have any books or resources for Linux newbies?
How is easy migrate files over to Windows PC?
10-27-2006, 08:32 PM
TekWarren
Re: Build-A-PC
I think we are deviating from the OP bu for those wanting to try Linux check out Ubuntu this Debian based flavor has converted MANY to the open source side. I run it along side windows.
On a side note I might be getting a new macbook pro for work. Its difficult to support a number of mac's without having constant/current exposure myself so I pitched that this morning in my weekly meeting with a school principle. He's all for it so I see a dual boot windows/mac laptop in my near future.
10-27-2006, 08:54 PM
iceman25
Re: Build-A-PC
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Originally Posted by greenmonkey51
After running through some problems with my laptop, it got me thinking of building a pc. I wanted to do this a while ago but got sidetracked. Has anyone here built a pc. Im trying to decide wether or not to get a barebones kit or start from scratch. Any suggestions
I've built several pcs over the last five years. I would recommend tigerdirect.com and newegg.com for all your components. Depending on what your needs are for now and the future, you should be able to build a system for a good price. Barebone kits are a good start. If you already have a case/mobo/cpu available, the rest should be pretty easy to figure out.
10-27-2006, 08:58 PM
iceman25
Re: Build-A-PC
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Originally Posted by Mendel's Balls
Have any books or resources for Linux newbies?
Like it was mentioned earlier, I too would suggest looking into Ubuntu if you are new to the world of Linux. I like it very much in the sense that it lets me do the basics, like email, word, surf, listen to music and such. Check out ubuntuforums.org for more info.
10-28-2006, 12:19 AM
greenmonkey51
Re: Build-A-PC
Figures as soon as I think about another computer my laptop acts up, Im thinking about doing a system restore but they didn't include a backup OS disc.
My first quick question of many. With the motherboard on most pc cases is there a slot or socket that it hooks into.
10-28-2006, 12:53 PM
Schlyne
Re: Build-A-PC
It isn't so much a slot as an area of the case where you screw the motherboard in.
10-28-2006, 02:27 PM
greenmonkey51
Re: Build-A-PC
How do you tell if a video card is compatible with a motherboard.
10-28-2006, 05:49 PM
TekWarren
Re: Build-A-PC
The motherboard specs will tell you what kind of video card it supports. The standard now is pci-e also know as pci express. AGP is another standard you may see in specs but this is going to the way side.
If you really wanna kick booty in the graphics arena dual pci-e slots or SLI is available on some boards. This will allow you to run two compatible video cards as one. I have a SLI board in my wife's computer (I built it for myself originally) but only running a single video card yet.
