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[1374826871] Ubuntu Linux, Windows 7 or Dual Boot

Undecisful Fri 26 Jul 2013 12:21:00 No.86117 View View Reply Original Report

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I'm building up a gaming computer, but I can't agree with which OS would work better for me, for gaming Linux has a few handicaps, but Windows gives me the creeps and I don't feel like paying, What would you do people?

1stDayUbuntuUser

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1stDayUbuntuUser Fri 26 Jul 2013 21:17:00 No.86118 Report

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Dual boot. When you feel comfortable, go full Ubuntu. Or even better for your comp's resources: Lubuntu. Same sh*t, same apps and options available, more power to spare for your games.

Also, try PlayByLinux (www.playonlinux.com) on the (L)ubuntu boot. It's a simple configuration layer for WINE and works great on good hardware. If your game's not listed, you can be creative and help others out by making and sharing your own config for it.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Fri 11 Oct 2013 09:16:00 No.86286 Report

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install gentoo

Anonymous

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Anonymous Sat 12 Oct 2013 01:58:00 No.86288 Report

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Dual boot is too easy, install winblows first but make sure you only use half of the disk. Then when you install ubuntu, mint or whatever, grub will automatically configure an area to choose which OS starts at boot. if you want to choose which boots by default, or how long until it automatically boots, google "edit etc/default/grub update-grub" and change it to whatever you want.

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