GNU-Fan

No, 8.04 is just fine.

EDIT: Oh, now I see what you mean.
You can pick either one. But as a newbie I would recommend the first option, because there is a 0.005% change that you will face more trouble with the second.

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zambrotta19

Do you know of any of these 'databases' where i can check for drivers that i will need should i move over to linux?

Thanks

GNU-Fan

Usually, I just type google for it and see what others write.

Like "linux i810 support".

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GNU-Fan

Once again, the usual case is that you will not have to install any driver like you do on Windows.

With very few exceptions, the drivers come bundled with the distribution.

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ozar

You can use the 32bit or 64bit with that processor. I've been using 64bit for the last 4 months and have never looked back, but it's a personal choice.

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zambrotta19

for instance would i readily be able to obtain the drivers for my graphics card? ATI mobility x700?

zambrotta19

Could anyone please give me a list of essential linux apps i will need? or just hightly recommended ones.

ozar

Many of the questions you are asking are already answered here:

http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/lin...ead-first.html

Only you know what applications you need, or want. You can find a link for Linux/Windows application equivalents in the link above. You might not need any more apps than what already come with Ubuntu, but that's a personal choice thing.

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thorkelljarl

The idea with a live-cd is to experience what it is to get your feet wet. It does nothing to your installation as it runs and, as mentioned, is a good test of your system under linux. Ubuntu 8.10 is popular for the Gnome desktop. For KDE there is Kubuntu. I use openSUSE 11.0 installed, which means I have the appearance, programs and media applications I want. Software.openSUSE.org Linux is structured diffrently from, and with different terminology than Windows. I think you should read that FAQ and join us in the water. Nobody managed to learn to swim on shore. .

zambrotta19

I am now fully fledged. I decided to go with ubuntu 8.10 for usability etc to familiarise myself. I am very happy and will not being going back to windows i assure you. I have had some slight issues with instant messaging. I have tried various programs but none seem to be connecting even with my firewall turned off.