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DrEvil 14 February 2006 09:03 AM
PC build for Linux... any gotchas?
 
I want to build a PC for home use for Redhat ES v4 - as I have a licenced copy now (free :)).

Now, I know hardware support has got better, but I don't want to buy an off the shelf Dell or HP etc.. was looking using a Shuttle + AMD 3700/X2 3800 (or 939 opty?) + Nvidia 6200 for a basic build (want to use Gnome) - I might be blind, but I can't find a list of certified components on the Redhat site?

Any suggestions on what I should use or consider? Thanks

jpor 14 February 2006 06:03 PM
Originally Posted by DrEvil
I want to build a PC for home use for Redhat ES v4 - as I have a licenced copy now (free :)).

Now, I know hardware support has got better, but I don't want to buy an off the shelf Dell or HP etc.. was looking using a Shuttle + AMD 3700/X2 3800 (or 939 opty?) + Nvidia 6200 for a basic build (want to use Gnome) - I might be blind, but I can't find a list of certified components on the Redhat site?

Any suggestions on what I should use or consider? Thanks
You mean this page on the red hat site.

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/hwcert/

:thumb:

DrEvil 14 February 2006 07:56 PM
Top man - thanks - the alledged Xpert I've been talking to was thrown when I mentioned dual core.... :rolleyes:

Now looking at a cube chassis + micro atx asus board (with built in Nvidia GPU) and AMD64

jpor 14 February 2006 08:48 PM
Originally Posted by DrEvil
Top man - thanks - the alledged Xpert I've been talking to was thrown when I mentioned dual core.... :rolleyes:

Now looking at a cube chassis + micro atx asus board (with built in Nvidia GPU) and AMD64
You can't go wrong with the Shuttle XPC. I currently have 2 of them. One an AMD and the other an INTEL. The only issue you may come across is that the parts are non standard. I.e the PSU for example.

DrEvil 14 February 2006 09:35 PM
Originally Posted by jpor
You can't go wrong with the Shuttle XPC. I currently have 2 of them. One an AMD and the other an INTEL. The only issue you may come across is that the parts are non standard. I.e the PSU for example.
Thanks for the info jpor - the reason for looking at ASUS micro ATX is they normally provide linux drivers, but I'm going to take my time on this one - needs to be done right :) thanks again.

DrEvil 15 February 2006 09:07 AM
PS. jpor - which Linux are you running out of interest?

jpor 15 February 2006 05:58 PM
Originally Posted by DrEvil
PS. jpor - which Linux are you running out of interest?
Not running any at the MO. Except for AIX 5.3 (IBM UNIX) on a recently bought second hand IBM RS/6000 44P Model 170. (Currently work as an AIX Sys Admin).

When I was running LINUX, then It was either Red Hat 8/9 and SuSe version 6 (A few years back).

Found Red Hat had a nice set-up interface and support.

jpor 15 February 2006 06:49 PM
On another note: If you are looking for another type of UNIX package then I was recommended to look at openSOLARIS. It's SUNs SOLARIS but in a free openware version. Can be downloaded from here:

www.opensolaris.org

It runs on a standard PC and supported by SUN. PLus you get to use SUNs new volume manager.

DrEvil 16 February 2006 09:09 AM
Originally Posted by jpor
On another note: If you are looking for another type of UNIX package then I was recommended to look at openSOLARIS. It's SUNs SOLARIS but in a free openware version. Can be downloaded from here:

www.opensolaris.org

It runs on a standard PC and supported by SUN. PLus you get to use SUNs new volume manager.
Yeah thought about OpenSolaris or getting the full blown Solaris10 x86.

I've not spent a lot of time on Linux, as I've never really got on with it (or liked it) before now. So thought I'd give it some attention - especially as I'm soon to complete my RHCE.

Prefer Solaris / AIX as operating systems - btw I'm a Solaris / AIX consultant/senior admin :)

jpor 16 February 2006 07:29 PM
Originally Posted by DrEvil
Yeah thought about OpenSolaris or getting the full blown Solaris10 x86.

I've not spent a lot of time on Linux, as I've never really got on with it (or liked it) before now. So thought I'd give it some attention - especially as I'm soon to complete my RHCE.

Prefer Solaris / AIX as operating systems - btw I'm a Solaris / AIX consultant/senior admin :)
Ah! good to see someone else had sense and took the UNIX route, rather than the microsoft one. :thumb:


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