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Old 07-24-2004, 07:24 AM   #1
eBopBob
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Questions Regarding SuSE Linux 9.1 Professional


Hey there folks.

Ok, I've been messing around with Knoppiz Linux, never really anything serious though like actually installing onto my hard drive. I've decided, after so many problems with Windows, I'd like to have a dual boot. Been looking around, and SuSE seems to be a very good choice; what's more I've found it available at a very agreeable price (can't really download anything too big as I only have 56k).

I won't be playing any 3D games in Linux - I don't really play video games at all, however occasionally do in Windows (and will be keeping dual boot for this only) - so of course having the graphics card setup 100% isn't important (Would just like to play maybe a few games such as patience and BubbleFrost (Not sure if it's the correct name)).

My system specs are as follows:

Intel Pentium III
500MHz Processor
40GB Fujitsu-Siemens Hard Drive
256MB RAM
ATI Rage Mobility-M AGP
Lucent WinModem 5.62 (1999)
Logitech USB Optical Mouse
Logitech Multimedia Keyboard

My questions regarding SuSE Linux 9.1 Professional are as follows:


1) Will SuSE Linux work on my system? I don't need the graphics to work perfectly, as I said, I won't be playing 3D games or watching DVD's and so on in Linux.

2) If I were to defragment my hard drive, would I then be able to use SuSE to partition my hard drive and have 10GB for Windows and 10GB for Linux? Would SuSE be able to do this, and do it well without error? (I've heard Mandrake is extremely good for this, however I've also heard that Mandrake 10 isn't that good at all.)

3) Would SuSE Linux be able to pickup my Lucent WinModem? I've heard SuSE Linux can pickup a lot of Lucent WinModem's.


These are really my main concerns/questions.

Thanks all.
 
Old 07-24-2004, 08:55 AM   #2
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Ideally and if possible for question 1 & 3, you could get a hold of the Live Eval disc:

http://www.suse.com/us/private/downl..._eval_int.html

Given your modem speed that may be difficult, but you could always Google for iso sites that can mail it on over.

You can also run the hardware through SUse hardware db:

http://hardwaredb.suse.de/index.php?LANG=en_UK

For question 2, I've never installed on same disc with existing install of Windows (with a resize), but I believe its possible. This may help:

http://portal.suse.com/sdb/en/1996/06/nt2.html

Ideally you would fresh install Windows first leaving a free partion available for Suse for install after. Resizing an existing may be a bit more work...hth
 
Old 07-24-2004, 09:47 AM   #3
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1. yes
2. yes
3. strong maybe
 
Old 07-24-2004, 03:57 PM   #4
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Thanks you two for your help.


In regards to the LiveEval disc, yes that certainly would be a good idea - Thanks. I didn't actually realise that SuSE had a live CD version like Mandrake has MandrakeMove and Slackware has Slax (Correct name?) and like Knoppix.


Regarding the SuSE hardware database... well, I can't really find much there at all. I searched for all my hardware, and nothing is listed. Maybe I'm using it wrong?


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Ideally you would fresh install Windows first leaving a free partion available for Suse for install after. Resizing an existing may be a bit more work...hth
Kinda difficult when the laptop has already been in use for a few years.
I know Mandrake does this perfectly (or so I've heard), and that SuSE can do it... however in reviews I've read, it's been said that SuSE kind of mucks up - which is why I'm asking.
 
  


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