hi all
i'm looking forward to custom building a box to run linux (debian) on for everyday tasks and XP for specific work-related duties (i.e. photo and video editing). the advantage of building it myself is that i can get a little more power for my money. i am a bit nervous about buying components which will not be trouble when i run linux, specially because i don't know much about linux and desktops.
anyhow, i was hoping to get recommendations from you all about those components that may be troubling when it comes to dual booting, esp. a motherboard/chipset combination that would allow me to get the most forward reaching technology (i.e. the mobo with the most future) - what socket-type gives me the most future for my cash. the idea is spend the most on the mobo and run it (for now) with a very affordable chipset until i can get something more powerful later.
i'd appreciate any help in steering away from potentially problematic parts. i basically want everything to be plug and play from the get go. thanks in advance
i'm looking forward to custom building a box to run linux (debian) on for everyday tasks and XP for specific work-related duties (i.e. photo and video editing). the advantage of building it myself is that i can get a little more power for my money. i am a bit nervous about buying components which will not be trouble when i run linux, specially because i don't know much about linux and desktops.
anyhow, i was hoping to get recommendations from you all about those components that may be troubling when it comes to dual booting, esp. a motherboard/chipset combination that would allow me to get the most forward reaching technology (i.e. the mobo with the most future) - what socket-type gives me the most future for my cash. the idea is spend the most on the mobo and run it (for now) with a very affordable chipset until i can get something more powerful later.
i'd appreciate any help in steering away from potentially problematic parts. i basically want everything to be plug and play from the get go. thanks in advance