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by horgee
Fri Oct 29, 2010 9:18 pm
Forum: New Donors start here
Topic: Which client, OS, config to use?
Replies: 17
Views: 6996

Re: Which client, OS, config to use?

Thanks guys. Thanks for the offer Chris, I will let you know if I need help. In the mean time I found some basic tutorials and stuff online to help me get going.
by horgee
Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:46 pm
Forum: New Donors start here
Topic: Which client, OS, config to use?
Replies: 17
Views: 6996

Re: Which client, OS, config to use?

Sorry for no response, I've been kind of busy with school. But yeah my initial question was to find the best way to run f@h but since the OS really doesn't matter I figured that I might as well learn about Linux a bit since I've always kind of wanted to. It would be something that forces me to use i...
by horgee
Sun Oct 24, 2010 2:47 am
Forum: New Donors start here
Topic: Which client, OS, config to use?
Replies: 17
Views: 6996

Re: Which client, OS, config to use?

Yes I believe my CPU is 64 bit.

Just wondering, why do you prefer Slackware specifically over whatever else is out there, say Ubuntu?
by horgee
Sat Oct 23, 2010 6:15 pm
Forum: New Donors start here
Topic: Which client, OS, config to use?
Replies: 17
Views: 6996

Re: Which client, OS, config to use?

So what do you guys think will get me more points, 2 instances of the uni client or SMP on Slackware? I am fine with using the -advmethods flag, I use it on an other machine atm and if it proves to be a problem I can always remove it. I'm not really familiar with Linux but I don't mind learning if y...
by horgee
Sat Oct 23, 2010 10:10 am
Forum: New Donors start here
Topic: Which client, OS, config to use?
Replies: 17
Views: 6996

Which client, OS, config to use?

I have a computer with a Pentium D 820 (2.8Ghz) and 2Gb RAM. What would be the best way to run f@h on this computer. It will run 24/7 and not be used for anything else. This means I can install whatever OS will yield the best results. It currently has Vista Home on it but through college I can get X...