On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 1:23 AM, Scott Ferguson <scott.ferguson.debian.u...@gmail.com> wrote: > On 12/11/13 09:03, Jon N wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I have been a Debian user for I'd guess 7 or 8 years now. I would >> like to thank all of you that helped create a system that is so >> useful. Despite using it for so long I am far from a power users, I >> basically rely on the fact that it works well (or if it doesn't it >> will soon :-)). >> >> My current computer is also about that old and I am finally planning >> on buying some new hardware. A lot of stuff has changed in that time >> that's new to me, so I would like to ask some general questions before >> I purchase to save some potential headaches later. > > > Good idea. > Thanks. > >> >> I guess one of the 1st issues I might have to deal with is UEFI, since >> if there are any issues with that it could show up when trying to >> install the OS. At the moment I'm not planning on installing another >> OS on the computer, but that may change. I do have Windows XP on my >> current system, but I will probably leave it there. I have considered >> installed another Linux distribution in the future just to see how it >> may be different. Hopefully different distributions of Linux will >> play nicely, at least as far as the question of UEFI. >> >> So, to sum it up, what do I need to know about Linux, or Debian, and UEFI? > > The answer is contextual and you haven't supplied the context (what do > you know, what are you looking at buying, what needs to be known about > it). We could guess at an answer but at best you'd get more information > than you'd need. :) > e.g. the "issues" associated with UEFI will depend on the hardware, > unless you are planning on regularly building new boxen a specific > answer is likely most useful. >
Does this mean I will need to know the manufacturer and possible model of a motherboard to find out if I will have problem with UEFI? That will certainly make this a more difficult proposition. At this time my plans are to purchase a new processor, motherboard, memory, SSD and case, at least. I am considering an Intel processor (Pentium, G3220, or similar) and Mini-ITX motherboard. These boards seem to all have Intel North Bridges on them, H81, H87 (Note: the G3220 is Haswell and the H81, H87 are the North Bridge for that. But I may use Ivy Bridge if that makes things easier, which would be the H61, or H67 North Bridge, I think). > > Perhaps a better solution is to suggest 'how' you can find the best > answer (least irrelevant information). > I usually recommend people research hardware to match their > requirements, then check that hardware for support. The second step > simply requires a search engine so you can see whether people are having > problems with that hardware and what, if any, solutions apply. e.g.:- > https://www.google.com/search?q=debian+Asus+Sabertooth+X79 > > (with portable devices there are a couple of sites I check for > build/install guides) > I have done some searching, but mostly to familiarize myself with some of the newer technology before I started shopping. I liked the idea of posting here because it's interactive, and I thought I would have a concentration of knowledgeable Debian users :-). But, you are right, a specific search, especially for specific hardware, may be more productive. When I get home from work I will give that a try. Thanks, Jon > > 1. List requirements > 2. List hardware that meets requirements > 3. Check for Debian support/issues > 4. Find best prices for chosen hardware > 5. Purchase hardware > 6. Plan build > 7. Build > [8. Beer] > >> >> Thanks, >> Jon >> >> > > > Kind regards > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org > Archive: http://lists.debian.org/5281c944.8050...@gmail.com > -- Jon -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/CANcvmg3yAUxZPEgj8B+=PMTVni=+2q7vsnk7vm0ar5oqeyh...@mail.gmail.com