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Best 939 mobo for linux

I use a Abit AV8 mobo and it works fine in all linux distros I have tried. The via_velocity network card is problematic unless the driver module is comlied in the kernel or as a module. 2.4 kernels don't work as well and any of the 2.6 kernels.
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- Post #2
- Sep 19, 2005
- Forum: Motherboards
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Suse or Fedora?

SuSE uses KDE as its default WM and Fedora uses Gnome. You can install either on both but I prefer using the default WM because the distro is designed to work with that. Fedora is free and SuSE you can buyor download/ftp the free version. If you buy, SuSE comes with a manual (i.e. bound...
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- Post #12
- Dec 28, 2004
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Abit av8 a good board?

Maybe I'm just lucky. Some of the members here have been having problems with this board and the Asus A8V Deluxe in regards to power supplies and memory compatibility. I didn't have problems getting either to board to work. The only reason I have the AV8 instead of the A8V Deluxe is that the...
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- Post #2
- Dec 27, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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Anyone using an Antec Aria?

I installed an Aria over 3 weeks in my for my son's PC. I used a MSI K7N2GM-IL mb and an Athlon 2500+ along with a TV tuner card. I had a hellava time getting things installed and was not impressed at all with case/mb combo. Ended up using the stock Athlon HS because the old cooler didn't...
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- Post #57
- May 16, 2004
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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best SFF barebone

I picked one of these for about $275. Quiet and runs well. A good compact setup. It will probably make its way to the US soon. As with any Nforce2 IGP, be carefull with memory compatibility especially if you plan to run dual channel. Had problems with Adata PC3200 but Spectek PC2700 and...
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- Post #18
- Feb 6, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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ATX vs micro ATX

diehardware basically sums it up in a nutshell. Personally, I'm gradually moving all my boxes to M-ATX or SFF sized boards. OC is still possible if you select carefully. I sell or give away most of my hardware after a year or two and let's face it, it is easier to sell or get someone to take...
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- Post #3
- Jan 28, 2004
- Forum: Motherboards
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Best bang for buck SFF?

I picked one of these for about $275. Quiet and runs well. Has overclocking options but since I have a locked 2500+ I'm stuck. The onboard video will only work at 333mhz. Nevertheless, a good compact setup. It will probably make its way to the US soon. As with any Nforce2 IGP, be carefull...
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- Post #9
- Jan 28, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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lindows 4.5

You didn't miss anything. The download and installation was a total waste of time for me. I was curious about what the Lindows fuss was all about so I wanted to see for myself. Never got the chance. It is the only linux distro I have ever installed (over 20 and counting) that failed to boot...
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- Post #4
- Jan 23, 2004
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Komusa Again! PC4200 Memory is PC3200

WilburCheeks - Glad you seem to be ready to put this behind you and move on. It's the best thing to do as long if can live with expensive PC3200. Reminds me of a quote I saw on someones signature, something like "Experience is the toughest teacher, she gives you the test first, then you...
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- Post #12
- Jan 21, 2004
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Win98SE on a late model P4(2.66ghz+), Any problems?

I use Win98se with a P4 running at 2.25ghz. No problems whatsoever. Damned if I will pay HP another $20 for a CD with XP drivers for a printer/scanner I already paid for once. If I want to print/scan anything I use linux or win98se. HP can go to hell.
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- Post #5
- Jan 21, 2004
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Khypermedia 52x24x52 Internal CD-RW Drive $9.98 @ Office Max

They are substituting any one of 3 different drives for the KHypermedia drives as they are sold out at all 5 stores that I called. The subsitutes don't have a rebate so I picked up two Mad Dog 52X drives @ $9.99 each (OEM Artec WRR-52X). No Rebates. 52x for a $10 bill. Burned a couple of CD's...
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- Post #31
- Jan 1, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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WinMe loading wrong lpt driver - How to fix?

Winzip says it is self-extracting file and asks if I want to run it but will not extract it. Using Winzip 8.1.
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- Post #5
- Dec 30, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems
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linux partition/dual boot

Once people get linux installed and booted, most of the problems revolve around the video, audio, modems or network cards. If the hardware in you box is linux friendly, your chances of having RH, Mandrake, etc. configure things automatically and correctly for you increase dramatically. I...
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- Post #18
- Dec 30, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems
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WinMe loading wrong lpt driver - How to fix?

WinMe runs fine if you can ever get it configured properly. I have it installed on a couple of my kid's PCs and they very rarely crash. Wanted to upgrade the PC to WinXP but the friendly folks at Compaq decided that they won't build XP drivers for the printer/fax/scanner A900. It is not my PC...
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- Post #3
- Dec 30, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems
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linux partition/dual boot

I would stick to one of the "mainstream" distros if this is your first linux install (RH, Mandrake or SuSE). If you insist on using debian, you may want to check out the Libranet 2.7 free distro and download that. It is debian with a few administrative tools that may help you get started...
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- Post #16
- Dec 30, 2003
- Forum: Operating Systems

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