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Linux suggestions on install type and sotware
I am considering converting one of my work machines to Linux.
This machine that I speak of is one that I do a lot of work on so I still need to be able to support the software I use for my livelyhood. It's a P4 3.6GHz so I know it's got enough muscle.
I am a multimedia/web software systems designer. I use these products daily;
Adobe Products (Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Audition, Encore)
Macromedia Products (Dreamweaver, Flash, Authorware, Fireworks, Freehand)
Office 2003
PHP
SQL Server
MySQL
.Net Studio (on occassion)
My question(s) is this.
I've noticed several Linux OS types, (RedHat, Mandrake, SUSE, etc...).
Which one is the preferred type to use?
Are there main differences between the different ones?
What are some suggested software downloads that I should have?
What would be the best windows emulator?
What is the preffered desktop?
I am running a wireless network, are there any limitations?
Any installation issues I should know about?
I've been googling for info but there seems to be so much to sort through that I'd thought I'd post these simple questions and award top points so I can have a clear my conscience for my own laziness. ;)
This machine that I speak of is one that I do a lot of work on so I still need to be able to support the software I use for my livelyhood. It's a P4 3.6GHz so I know it's got enough muscle.
I am a multimedia/web software systems designer. I use these products daily;
Adobe Products (Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Audition, Encore)
Macromedia Products (Dreamweaver, Flash, Authorware, Fireworks, Freehand)
Office 2003
PHP
SQL Server
MySQL
.Net Studio (on occassion)
My question(s) is this.
I've noticed several Linux OS types, (RedHat, Mandrake, SUSE, etc...).
Which one is the preferred type to use?
Are there main differences between the different ones?
What are some suggested software downloads that I should have?
What would be the best windows emulator?
What is the preffered desktop?
I am running a wireless network, are there any limitations?
Any installation issues I should know about?
I've been googling for info but there seems to be so much to sort through that I'd thought I'd post these simple questions and award top points so I can have a clear my conscience for my own laziness. ;)
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Nicely answered ITcrow.
Thanks Alex.
The best would be to run VMWARE , http://www.vmware.com/ but its not free , so you may also use "wine" which is fairly good too ( http://www.winehq.com/ )
>> What is the preffered desktop?
this varies depending on personl taste
KDE/GNOME are nice and beautifiul but they are heavy too. I preosnally have used KDE , then moved to windowmaker ,. trhen to blackbox and now almost settled on fluxbox
>>I've noticed several Linux OS types, (RedHat, Mandrake, SUSE, etc...).
Which one is the preferred type to use?
This again is a personal taste question : anyway you can check
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/10326068/The-best-Linux-Destribution.html
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/20990788/Best-distribution-of-linux.html
and the 1000 or so results you can find by searching EE for "best linux"