I just installed ubuntu on my 2nd hard drive in my gaming rig, and I have the urge to mess around with linux and learn more about it.
So I don't F up my main machine, I am thinking into getting a dedicated linux box so I'm free to do whatever I want.
I was wondering if I should get a POS old PIII-type computer and use that (I can get some PII/PIII really cheap), but I don't know if that will really cut it. Or should I go out (to Newegg) and buy some cheap sempron or something and head that route, i.e. - spend $$ for a cheap PC with new-age parts.
I don't really want to spend too much money on this if i do go the new route. I'm sure I can find some parts for like $500. I really need to know if a PII/PIII would cut it with most distros.
So I don't F up my main machine, I am thinking into getting a dedicated linux box so I'm free to do whatever I want.
I was wondering if I should get a POS old PIII-type computer and use that (I can get some PII/PIII really cheap), but I don't know if that will really cut it. Or should I go out (to Newegg) and buy some cheap sempron or something and head that route, i.e. - spend $$ for a cheap PC with new-age parts.
I don't really want to spend too much money on this if i do go the new route. I'm sure I can find some parts for like $500. I really need to know if a PII/PIII would cut it with most distros.