SuSE Linux

[J. Flockery]

Ok, I am new to linux and need all the help I can get. I am running SuSE Linux 10.1 with the Gnome GUI. 0ldman got me into this and I know he'll help, but I was wondering if anyone else runs any version of linux religiously? There are tons of different linux OSs out there and was wondering what kind of different features each offered..........I'm really lazy and don't feel like looking it up on the internet.

[RhondaRoo]

I would try to help you out, but you lost me at the first sentence. LOL

[mmcd3182]

yeah I dual boot Suse 9.x.x.x (can't remember exact version) on my laptop.

I like that distro of *nix.... I got redat, mandrake, and slackware also. I've liked them all... mandrake I had issues with drivers.

I think SuSe is a really good distro for just-starting-outters.

[Brian]

We use Suse here for our linux servers where I work. I have Suse 9 running as file server for our engineering dept, and 10.1 running as a fax server (using Hylafax). It has the Gnome GUI installed. I personally like it lot. Seems to be great as a desktop OS and does quite well as a server OS to boot. The YaST app that comes with suse makes doing updates a breeze. If your looking for other alternatives, I would also try out Ubuntu or for a more pure bleeding edge linux, go for straight Debian.

If you wanna score some geek points, try out FreeBSD. It uses a Ports System for installing new apps that is awesome.

[0ldman]

I'm comfortable with Suse, but I like the simplicity and speed of Ubuntu.

Suse initial setup takes about 1.5 hours, Ubuntu is like 20 minutes tops. Suse has more stuff on the CD's, and I like the use of RPMs. I haven't played with Ubuntu enough to see if I like their update/install setup. Know much about deb packaging Brian?

[Brian]

Debian uses APT for installing stuff. Its really quite nice. Bascially, if you know what you want, just type as root: apt-get install NameOfPackage

And it goes out, connects to the repository, downloads and installs it.

[0ldman]

How about adding installation sources? Packman and such?

[Brian]

I've never added or changed install sources, so I'm not sure how that would work. I'm sure it can be done (probably quite easily) I just haven't fooled with it to that extent.

[J. Flockery]

Hey Brian do you know a good workaround to get a legacy Nvidia card working with 3D acceleration? I am using a GeForce2 MX200, and can't seem to get that working. I want to play that motorcycle game that comes on SuSE.

[0ldman]

Ubuntu gives you the legacy Geforce option. If you google "suse 10.1 legacy nvidia support", you'll get the fixes, but they did not work for me on my GF2 MX or TNT2.

Works fine after you compile, stops working after a reboot.

[0ldman]

http://www.nvidia.com/object/linux_display_ia32_1.0-7184.html

New legacy drivers for the newer Linux kernels.

I haven't tried them yet, but I will soon.

I need to just break down and get at least a FX 5200 for my dual CPU box, just to see how well old SMP handles new games in Linux.