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Hi, I am new to Linux and interested in hearing from the group for suggestions.I am looking to buy a new desktop that I want to use for development of new web software (node.js, Java, Eclpise etc). The software will be business software (no gaming) and will not be process intensive. I would like it to have dual boot - Windows 10 and Linux Mint. I would like to be able to test the code on a Apache server. I am reviewing the info on the Linux and Ubuntu sites. Any suggestions of what computers I should buy. Thank you.
To ensure the best hardware compatibility, I would recommend purchasing a system that has Linux preinstalled. You didn't mention the country you're from but if in the United States, Canada or the UK, here is a firm that supports Mint. Just give them a call (or send them an e-mail) and explain to them what you're wanting to do.
Regards...
Last edited by ardvark71; 04-05-2016 at 05:16 PM.
Reason: Added information.
I have Fedora and CentOS running on a couple low-end Lenovo ThinkServers. I've been quite satisfied, the computers were less than 300.00 US from Amazon (I had to provide the disk drive(s) though). The fedora one is used as a desktop unit, the centos one is a KVM server hosting 5 or 6 vm's running mostly centos. I like to provision a vm for development/experimenting rather than running on the server itself.
For mostly server-side work you probably don't need the fancy expensive graphics.
ardvark71, it doesn't have to go low, because it raises the bar.
Wordplay aside, it is a well-constructed machine and Zareason is a pleasure to deal with. If you call them on the telephone, a real live human being whose menu options have not recently changed picks up the phone, and Zareason stands behind their products. I had a warranty issue and they stepped up to the plate like Babe Ruth. And don't get me started about how much I like my Zareason laptop . . . .
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