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> Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1998 14:40:20 -0400
> From: "Curt E. Spann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: debian-user@lists.debian.org
> Subject: Re: DVD support for linux
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> Hello,
> I getting ready to purchase a new system but before I do
Hi,
> > Hello,
> > I getting ready to purchase a new system but before I do I need to know
> > some stuff. First does Linux support dvd drives.
> Probably not yet. And since the DVD videos will also likely be useless
> ther is not much point. DVD is nice for TV's, waste of time for
> comp
On 23-Jul-1998, Shaleh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Fun Fun Fun
>
> Curt E. Spann wrote:
> >
> > Hello,
> > I getting ready to purchase a new system but before I do I need to know
> > some stuff. First does Linux support dvd drives.
> Probably not yet. And since the DVD videos will also l
Shaleh wrote:
>
> Curt E. Spann wrote:
> >What video card should I get?
>
> You ask later so I will kill two birds with one stone. AGP is both
> poorly supported and a waste of money. AGP cards can actually lessen
> system performance. System resources are stolen to give the enhanced
> video.
> PCI supported, or AWE 64 ISA? Also is there really a big difference between
> 66Mhz bus and 100Mhz bus. I heard that it is just for the memory? Also AGP
> info on that?
*just* for the memory? Do you know how much time a modern processor is
waiting on data from main memory? This is called the
Buy a system that you chose all the parts for. Do *NOT* buy a Compaq,
Gateway, whatever. You will get whatever they feel like giving you. I
have found that the pre-built Linux boxes are over priced.
Remember, a capitalist society is the purest form of democracy. You
vote with your money. Do y
gt;
To: Curt E. Spann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: debian-user@lists.debian.org
Date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 2:29 PM
Subject: Re: DVD support for linux
>Fun Fun Fun
>
>Curt E. Spann wrote:
>>
>> Hello,
>> I getting ready to purchase a new system but before I do I
Fun Fun Fun
Curt E. Spann wrote:
>
> Hello,
> I getting ready to purchase a new system but before I do I need to know
> some stuff. First does Linux support dvd drives.
Probably not yet. And since the DVD videos will also likely be useless
ther is not much point. DVD is nice for TV's, wa
Hello,
I getting ready to purchase a new system but before I do I need to know
some stuff. First does Linux support dvd drives. What video card should I
get? If I have a choice between SCSI and Ultra ATA system which should I
get? SCSI is a little more expensive but is it really worth it?
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