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Hello there, I'm new to the forums but I have played with linux a bit a few years ago (2004 ish). I am looking for an OS to run on ...
  1. 02-17-2007 #1
    Myradon
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    What is the Right Distro for me...?

    Hello there,

    I'm new to the forums but I have played with linux a bit a few years ago (2004 ish). I am looking for an OS to run on a Via epia M10000 mother board, 256 RAM, 32 MB shared, 80 GB HD, no CD drive (after install) and possibly a wireless connection.

    I basically want a box for emulating games, that will recognize 4 USB controllers at once, and output to my TV. The board in question has S-Video and composite video outs, and had worked in the past with SuSE.

    Just wondering what difficulties to expect, if anyone had suggestion for a Novice distro to work with, and one that would output well to a television.

    Thanks in Advance,
    -Myradon
  2. 02-17-2007 #2
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    try ubuntu. I can't get enough of it. I tried running s-video out with suse on my ati x300 and couldn't get it working for the life of me.
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    How is Ubuntu when it comes to Emulating games, or running Mame?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Myradon
    How is Ubuntu when it comes to Emulating games, or running Mame?
    No different than any other distro.
    'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.'
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    I suppose the next question then is how is Linux at emulation as a whole?
    This is something I have not tried in the past.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Myradon
    I suppose the next question then is how is Linux at emulation as a whole?
    This is something I have not tried in the past.
    It's good.
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