Author: Keith Evans
Date: 09:59:55 05/30/02
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On May 30, 2002 at 12:31:12, Slater Wold wrote: >On May 30, 2002 at 12:24:31, Miguel A. Ballicora wrote: > >>So, the question is: What kind of Linux distribution would you recommend taking >>into account that it would be mainly for computer chess and experimentation? >>That is, xboard, xboard compatible engines, GCC, programming tools etc. >>The cheapest one I can find? If in the future I decide to build a dual, would it >>support SMP? I heard that Bob Hyatt had problems with Red Hat. > >Red Hat 7.2. He had problems with 7.0, but it is fixed now. > >>Should I download Linux instead? (I have access at work to a T1 connection and a >>CD burner) or it is too much trouble? $40 for a linux distribution might be >>fine. > >Good luck. Getting into an FTP site to download RH is like getting into Fort >Knox. Just spend the $50 and buy it. One nice thing about buying it is that you can use their up2date program to install all of the latest patches. And you can get email alerts when updates become available. Sort of like the Windows Update feature. You don't need these features, but you'll probably maintain your system better if they are available to you. I'm not sure how long your subscription will last for a $50 retail package though.
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