Wannaknow
November 13th, 2009, 01:53 AM
To all of you who responded to my first question on this site...Thank you very much. You have convinced me that this is the way to go.
I want to build a computer that will be as compatible as possible with Ubuntu. In my search on this subject I came across a book called "Ubuntu on a Dime." Some of you may have heard of (and read) this book, written by James Floyd Kelly. After I spent $25.00 on the book, got it home and read through it...I realized that there really isn't a big mystery to building a computer. However, I also realized, after perusing this site and some of the responses to my first question, that some products will not work well with Ubuntu. The author built a computer for $250.00 - probably not top shelf!
What I want to do is to build a reasonably priced computer with components that are compatible with Ubuntu. I do not plan to dual boot. I want to be able to do everything on a Linux-based system.
What I have to start with is a fried Dell 4600 computer - hard drive is done. I think the Mobo is shot, too - besides, want to use a Mobo and other components that is better suited. As I understand it, Dell has it's own version of proprietary hard and software. So, I don't mind starting from scratch. Will the tower case for the 4600 work for what I want to do? Or, just trash the whole thing and start anew?
I use my computer mostly for work-related functions. Also do photography and music. Don't do much gaming stuff.
As for Mobo - Intel or AMD... I understand that AMD is a great value for their offering...more bang for the buck.
As for sound/video - I want to run two monitors and be able to watch TV and, possibly, listen to music through the computer.
Any suggestions would be helpful. I'm all ears!!!
Is the right forum for this question?
Thanks.
I want to build a computer that will be as compatible as possible with Ubuntu. In my search on this subject I came across a book called "Ubuntu on a Dime." Some of you may have heard of (and read) this book, written by James Floyd Kelly. After I spent $25.00 on the book, got it home and read through it...I realized that there really isn't a big mystery to building a computer. However, I also realized, after perusing this site and some of the responses to my first question, that some products will not work well with Ubuntu. The author built a computer for $250.00 - probably not top shelf!
What I want to do is to build a reasonably priced computer with components that are compatible with Ubuntu. I do not plan to dual boot. I want to be able to do everything on a Linux-based system.
What I have to start with is a fried Dell 4600 computer - hard drive is done. I think the Mobo is shot, too - besides, want to use a Mobo and other components that is better suited. As I understand it, Dell has it's own version of proprietary hard and software. So, I don't mind starting from scratch. Will the tower case for the 4600 work for what I want to do? Or, just trash the whole thing and start anew?
I use my computer mostly for work-related functions. Also do photography and music. Don't do much gaming stuff.
As for Mobo - Intel or AMD... I understand that AMD is a great value for their offering...more bang for the buck.
As for sound/video - I want to run two monitors and be able to watch TV and, possibly, listen to music through the computer.
Any suggestions would be helpful. I'm all ears!!!
Is the right forum for this question?
Thanks.