New to linux

[Acebt]

Hello first let me introduce im from Macedonia my name is Aleksandar. I want to ask few questions
Which Linux i should choose here are my pc sepcs
RAM: 512
CPU: 2.80 GHz
Graphnic Card: 128
I will use the computer for home. I will play this games on it also
CS 1.6/Half life/ World of Warcraft.
I was asking some guys they said i will need to find new drivers for everytihng when i will install linux is that true?Thanks.
Atm im using XP but im thinking of installing LINUX but i don't know which to choose
someone said to choose ubuntu please help me

[MikeTbob]

Hello and Welcome.
You can use this quiz to help you decide which distro (Linux) is right for you. Your system specs look okay to me and usually the only thing you will need drivers for is the Graphics card and Wireless cards. Most distros will be what is called a LiveCD which allows you to boot Linux from the CD without having to install it to the hard drive. This will allow you to see if you like it or not and whether it will support your hardware.
zegenie Studios Linux Distribution Chooser

[Acebt]

okay i did the quiz and i got this
100% Linux Mint
100% ubuntu
100% kubuntu
100% OpenSuSE
100% Mandriva
and some on 90%
so which is the best for games of this destros?

[oz]

okay i did the quiz and i got this
100% Linux Mint
100% ubuntu
100% kubuntu
100% OpenSuSE
100% Mandriva
and some on 90%
so which is the best for games of this destros?

Hello and welcome to the forums!

There isn't a best, so the best strategy would be to try one or all of them and then decide for yourself which one you like best. The top of the list would be as good a place to start as any.

[Acebt]

I decided im thinking of trying ubuntu linux
But i have 2 moreq uestions
Where i will have to find the drivers for linux?
and will wow run faster or slower on linux?

[oz]

Where i will have to find the drivers for linux?
and will wow run faster or slower on linux?

Most drivers are already included within the Linux kernel. You might have to install proprietary drivers if you want to use them, such as certain video and/or wireless internet drivers. They can usually be found in various repositories for your distro, or on the hardware maker's website.

I'm not a gamer so can't speak on how well they'll run under Linux.

[Acebt]

Ok thanks for this help.
Waiting from some gamer so they tell me and im ready to install ubuntu

[MASONTX]

If you pick Ubuntu, Mint, or one of the other ubuntu derivitives, Synaptic Package Manager is how you will get additional programs, drivers, etc. Have fun and enjoy! Some gamers like to dual boot windows and Linux to play ceertain games.
A good source of linux distro information is Distrowatch.com. You can google linux specific questions at <Linux> - Google Search.

[Acebt]

ok i have ubuntu linux on USB now and i can boot it now before installing
i wanna have dual boot xp and linux
is this the option that i should select for dual boot
ubuntu.com/sites/default/files/active/maverick/install_03_medium.jpg

[MikeTbob]

Yes it is.