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Old 12-03-2004, 09:47 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Best O/S For 64 Bit Processors

whats the best O/S for AMD 64 bits in your point of view?
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Old 12-06-2004, 05:15 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Right now several distros of Linux offer a 64-bit version. If it were me until Microsoft is done with their 64-bit windows I'd dual boot a 64-bit linux with your 32-bit Windows. Which distro is the best is a matter of preference. I'm partial to Fedora.
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Old 12-06-2004, 07:51 PM   #4 (permalink)
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what the best linux for newbs? casue i have Suse and i cant get it to load a CD when i click on the cd drive all it does is show files! + i had the 64 bit version but it would connect to the internet so now i only have Windows!


So i guess my question what is a easy linux to learn?
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So i guess my question what is a easy linux to learn?
Mandrake prolly
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Old 12-09-2004, 12:07 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I am with u Supa Nova, i also am with Fedora. I would run a duel boot and have Linux running and Windows!!!

U will c the benefits of Linux
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Old 12-10-2004, 12:50 AM   #7 (permalink)
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dont mean to take this away from the subject but guys with fedora 64 bits os...can i get it from u ...all fedora's mirrors are slow...i'm gettin at most 15kbps and i'm on cable
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