So which version of linux will give me the path of least resistance with this hardware: 8350 ,Sabertooth gen3 r2, 2x 7870s. Right now. i am just booting from usb. Trying different stuff out. Tried Fedora its doesnt like amd drivers. Doing Mint next. Maybe one of you guys can shorten to process.
I just installed Xubuntu and it worked out pretty well, although I haven't had much time to try it out too much.
Ubuntu. Best version there is.
I think Gentoo is the best, but it's not for beginners.
Well , Mint was pretty easy other than it doesnt like my usb keyboard. I can find a work around but i dont like green so on to something else. I had no idea ,it is really this easy. I am sure not everything is going to work well but I really like the control have have over certain things in linux. I should of done this along time ago.
I'd recommend Xubuntu for compatibility and familiarity. Xfce is similar to Windows while remaining lightweight.
I personally use openSUSE, but the *ubuntus are popular for a reason. It's good to start with a beginning distro like one of the *ubuntus, in my opinion.
I actually use Fedora on my main gaming pc for the main Linux operating system. The AMD drivers never game me much issue before. Some of the other Distros I have used in the past would be Zorin OS, Fedora, Manjaro, Ubuntu and also starting in for Arch. My best best is to go with a bleeding edge distro like manjaro and Sabayon. Though sabayon I can't seem to install on my main gaming rig. Debian I know is widely used in many applications. Each version of linux has it's own issues. So the best way to go is to experiment with different versions of linux to see what best suites your needs. I seem to do good with Fedora.
One question, which version of fedora are you using? I think the latest right now is version 20. I don't know if they have version 21 out or not.
One thing to note, mate sure you have a distro with the latest Linux Kernal
Oh god xubuntu. I tried it out and just like all my other linux experiences it was awful. Screen tearing on the desktop, had to install a specific driver to fix it, then i have a black border around my screen while in my native resolution and the CCC is built so you cant change anything. My second monitor dosent work. Along with other dumb things like having to spend an hour to install a sound driver and change configuration files to get audio working.
I've had that problem a couple of times using Xubuntu on my old netbook. I've kinda of drifted away from distros of linux built on Ubuntu. Ubuntu has been going down hill pretty quick from this standpoint.
I cant even get it too load. So far mint cin is winning throught my distro roll.
Ya , i may not of had the right version of Fedora, so trying it again. With xubuntu all i get is the logo load screen then nothing forever.
The problem is there's no open source drivers for dual GPUs, the only distro that I know of that will work out of the box is Manjaro. Or at least it was the only distro that worked for me when I had 2 7870's installed.
Get rid of or unplug the power from the other GPU while using linux. I don't know about your gaming habits but ask yourself if you really need dual GPUs.
As for the screen tearing all xfce & lxde enviroments will suffer from it unless you enable opengl screen compo via compiz.
Mint just worked. Redownloading latest fedora right now, I will try manjaro next.
Well it depends on your level of determination. I know a former windows sysadmin who had to get Linux savvy quickly after his boss got spooked by the NSA industry espionage allegations. He pretty much locked him self inside a room for 2 weeks and when he emerged he was "Gentoo fluent".
So yeah if you wan to learn linux quickly but painfully: Gentoo is the way to go.
i personally like mint. but am thinking of switching over to debain but keeping the cinnamon DE. i quite like it but dont want to deal with the issues of mint debian with their "update packs"
I decided to start with mint just because its so easy and fast to set up and basically use.I like the look of manjaro but the controls i need more exp. with. Fedora ,dont like the look or the controls. So, mint it is. Jump in ! Sink or swim?
Or you can take your time with Gentoo and learn it slowly. This is what I recommend because it reduces the chance of someone giving up and makes them appreciate the installation process much more than just trying to get a GUI environment in the shortest period of time.
Crunchbang linux is lightweight, debian based and a powerhouse. If you want an Arch linux for beginners, check ArchBang. The only advice i can give you is just make some vm's in your windows. fiddle with some different distros and pick the one you like the most. From that point, just try to make a perfect install with that version and fix every problem you have in stead of trying them all over the place:p It's the first step in the right direction of learning linux!
"He pretty much locked him self inside a room for 2 weeks and when he emerged he was "Gentoo fluent"."
Lol. Spoken like a true windows sysadmin.
Somehow i dont think i am going to learn it that fast. I did find some old friends there.