OS Suggestions Please

[jwchristian87]

i need some suggestions on a linux os. i have built a computer and i would like to put win server 08 64 bit enterprise edition but i think i am going to have driver issues and be forced to use vista. i am also considering linux. i would like to know what linux OSs you would suggest and why. i would like a 64 bit OS that will utilize the processor and ram and hopefully consume as little of the resources itself while running. below is the hardware i have. also what advantages does linux have over windows? i will be running a program that consumes alot processing power and ram, dynamips. if you know anything about running the program on different OSs that would be great too. also the only concern i have with using linux is driver issues....your thoughts?

thanks for the insight.

Processor------------------ Intel i7 920
Mother Board------------- ASUS P6T Deluxe
RAM-------------------------6GB Kingston DDR3 1066 - with room to expand to 12GB which is likely
Video Card----------------ASUS EAH4350 512MB
DVD ROM-------------------Asus DVD-E818A3T
Hard Drive-----------------Seagate Barracuda ST3250410AS

[rokytnji]

This is great for those who wish to get online in a rush. The ASUS P6T Deluxe comes with built-in flash memory containing a Linux operating system with utilities like MSN, Skype, Google Talk, QQ and Yahoo! Messenger. It allows you to quickly surf the Internet, check your e-mails or message your friends. It only takes 5 seconds to boot up using the Express Gate SSD and get online!

Sounds like Linux is already in the built in flash memory of your board.

[rokytnji]

Oh, I got that info from here

Tech ARP - ASUS P6T Deluxe X58 Express Motherboard (OC Palm Edition) Review Rev. 1.1

[jwchristian87]

Sweet! I had not read that Before. Thanks rokytnji