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    best os for HP dm1-4010

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by AppleUsr, Apr 10, 2012.

  1. AppleUsr

    AppleUsr Notebook Deity

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    I have a 11.6 inch dm1-4010. it has AMD Dual-Core E-450, AMD Radeon 6320 graphics, 320 gb hard drive and 8 gb ram. I am thinking about changing the hard drive to a crucial 128gb m4 however performance has been pretty good so far.

    I have used redhat ages ago and suse. Im looking for a linux flavor that is fun to use and program c++, python and lua on that can take advantage of the hp hardware i listed. it doesnt have to be ubuntu but I am a beginner so anything that isnt to much to config.
     
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    Given that SUSE Enterprise is usually an option on many HP machines, I'd give OpenSUSE (the non-commercial variant of SUSE Enterprise) a try. It's run pretty well on my ProBook in the past, and the default KDE environment is (IMHO) pretty user-friendly out of the box.
     
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    Thats great information to know thanks Shemmy!
     
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    No problem! Just make sure you pick up one of the live CDs first to try things out. Alternatively, you can try VMWare Player or VirtualBox to gain a little familiarity with openSUSE before installing it.
     
    Shemmy, Apr 10, 2012
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