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    Debian Linux

    Found only instructions for Ubuntu in the Forum. Is there a great difference to Debian ?
    Since Steam would run on Debian I think its a good idea to use this one.
    Have I to face more troubles with Boinc when I use it ?,- or, is it to difficult for a linux noob at all ?
    I plan to use it with my 4770k and a 7950 or 660GTX, whatever fits better for the projects.

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    Re: Debian Linux

    It was this site that made me choose Ubuntu but I can understand that Debian is better for some other uses. I hope you like it-
    https://www.udemy.com/blog/debian-vs-ubuntu/

    This is a comparison on the many Linux systems with a different organization but useful conf.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compari..._distributions
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    Re: Debian Linux

    At this point, I would probably choose Debian over Ubuntu. I don't recall having many problems with Debian when I was using it. The only reason I switched to Ubuntu at the time was because that's the Linux that Dell was shipping with. I hear Mepis is really good. It's a Debian offshoot also.
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    Re: Debian Linux

    I recommend Mint. It is from the Ubuntu family of Linux. But way better GUI.
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    Re: Debian Linux

    Quote Originally Posted by zombie67 View Post
    I recommend Mint. It is from the Ubuntu family of Linux. But way better GUI.
    That may be what I meant. I don't see too much outside of Gentoo these days.
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    Re: Debian Linux

    Hmmm.-. I want Debian because its the base for the new Steam Machines and I thought it would be nice to play some Games written in Linux.
    If its no problem for Boinc Ill give it a try. Thanks for the other ideas, keep them in mind.
    Its for my 7th box and the current 6 have all Windows 7 or 8, enough money spent for Microsoft.

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    Re: Debian Linux

    You gave money to M$......???


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    Re: Debian Linux

    We all were young and learning ....
    and our money flying to Microsoft.

    Yhea that was sad.

    after a lot of thinking I will try MINT.
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    Re: Debian Linux

    Quote Originally Posted by zombie67 View Post
    I recommend Mint. It is from the Ubuntu family of Linux. But way better GUI.
    Which type & version of Mint do you recommend Z, there seems to be several different type's & version's ...

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    Re: Debian Linux

    You didnt ask me but I will try Olivia connected with Raring Ubuntu but most of the choices are from Maya version from Precise Ubuntu and you Z67 what is your preference?
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