Which linux distribution do you recommend for me with this laptop?
Can I use 64 bit linux versions as well?
I want use use Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 with linux for Skype or other instant messenger. I am new to linux.
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July 8th, 2008 · 2 Comments
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1 reverend_dru // Jul 8, 2008
The system you've got is pretty nice for a notebook machine (just looking at the hard specs) - I'm fairly certain you should be able to use the 64-bit OS, but with only 1GB of memory (default), I'm not sure how much total benefit there is, TBH.
As for which linux, I'm going to encourage you to check out Ubuntu. When I installed it (on my Dell XPS M1530), it installed quick and auto-detected everything except my fingerprint scanner (which, admittedly, isn't /that/ common, and I don't need anymore) right from the go. Very simple to work with.
Like yourself, I am relatively new to the current days of linux. (the last time I used it, it was installed from 16 3.5" floppies)
It's come a very, very long way.
2 Phoenix // Jul 8, 2008
I guess there is no harm in trying, but it would be so much easier to install it on your internal hard disk; and faster too. I haven't done it, so I can't really say much about installing it on an external disk.
As for the webcam, I can’t guarantee anything because even getting some of the basic components like sound card and graphics with acceleration could sometimes be a problem in Linux
. But don’t be scared, most new Linux distributions are very user friendly and does a really good job at automatically detecting hardware and installing the drivers.
I use openSUSE, personally I think it is the best looking Linux distro out there; easy to install and use (but I’m sure many others will have different opinions; that is how it is with Linux people, don’t agree on anything basically…
).
Ubuntu is another very user friendly distro.
Fedora Core is another one, those are the three I have had good experiences with. But there are plenty of other distros, out there too. However, I really wouldn't recommend those for a beginner.
Before installing the actual thing, try a Live CD. That will let you boot up and use the OS from the CD, without installing anything at all ! amazing , ha ?? but with some limitations of cause, it will be slow and anything you do while running the Live version will be temporary. but a very good way to experience and choose a distro.
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