Re: might be leaving Linux [ But where to go ?? ]
Originally Posted by
MikeMiracle
UPDATE
CENTOS
Unfortunately I couldn't install CENTOS as it didn't recognize my wifi card. With wired connection also not working (altogether another issue , don't want to digress ), CENTOS doesn't look promising.
LINUX MINT 13
With Jupitor & kernal params for aspm & rc6 and proprietary fglrx as the video driver, Linux Mint 13 works OK. It hots up to 70s with live video. But OK as my system can tolerate up to 90 degree celsius. But mouse left click functionality stops occasionally and need a X restart occasionally.
STRATEGY
Now I think my issues (overheating and X ) are better addressed in latest kernels. Also I plan to use latest proprietary driver from ATI website directly , if open source driver has any problems.
IMMEDIATE PLAN
I am planning to try Fubuntu next for the 2 reasons
1. It has better power management & optimised for laptops
2. It has 3.4 Kernel.
SUGGESTIONS?
Are you aware of any other distro fitting my needs ?
I would suggest Fedora. It is more desktop oriented than CentOS. You will need to do a lot of configuration with CentOS to get it into a solid desktop. Fedora is very innovative and it will eventually become Red Hat. You get to see what Red Hat will be before it is made. Fedora has also gotten very good at detecting all your hardware with only free software.
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