IM A LINUX NOOB

[YT_DomDaBomb20]

So recently I have saved up enough for 1 machine that I can just use for programs like folding@home and i heard it works better on linux, mostly cause it uses less ram, therefore saving me money. Just wondering, does linux need to be activated like windows? (I know you dont technically need to activate windows, but I just want to know if you should get a code or something to activate linux)

 

and i will most likely be using Kali, as it'll fit nicely onto my small spare blank 250gb hdd. i probably wont have an ssd in it. It is Debian based I think, which means it should be able to run folding, but if im wrong someone please correct me. also it will be using an oem hp compaq motherboard, which shouldnt be a problem according to my research, but let me know if I am wrong. Thanks!

[TheJedi]

No Linux does not need to be activated, however, I have found when installing Kali there is always a problem with a missing file. Also Kali is very much for cyber security students and experts and I do not reccomend it for the tasks you have said. 

 

Also, it installs a lot of unnecessary programs on your drive, as well as not working as well as other distros. I have found installing applications to be a bit more tricky sometimes as it does not have PPA. You may not need this right away but it's something for you to think about.

 

I really reccomend Ubuntu for a Linux begginer for you. Its not too complicated but gives you the freedom to customize as you like and it is the most used Linux distro worldwide.

 

[grimreeper132]

8 minutes ago, YT_DomDaBomb20 said:

So recently I have saved up enough for 1 machine that I can just use for programs like folding@home and i heard it works better on linux, mostly cause it uses less ram, therefore saving me money. Just wondering, does linux need to be activated like windows? (I know you dont technically need to activate windows, but I just want to know if you should get a code or something to activate linux)

 

and i will most likely be using Kali, as it'll fit nicely onto my small spare blank 250gb hdd. i probably wont have an ssd in it. It is Debian based I think, which means it should be able to run folding, but if im wrong someone please correct me. also it will be using an oem hp compaq motherboard, which shouldnt be a problem according to my research, but let me know if I am wrong. Thanks!

Linux is open source and free so no activation etc unless you go with very specific versions for enterprise etc. As for the components you'll be fine Linux runs on pretty much anything.... apart from macs from what I remember because Appple.

[The_russian]

Linux is open source and free, so no need to activate or license it. For the distro, Kali is intended for penetration testing and hacking. I am not familiar with folding@home linux requirements, but it will probably still work, it will just be loaded with tools you won't need. If this is your first time messing around with linux, I would suggest Ubuntu since it has an active user base and pretty good community support if you run into a problem.

[YT_DomDaBomb20]

@CloudPC guess that i got my answer in under 5 minutes thanks a bunch

[Ashley MLP Fangirl]

Just now, grimreeper132 said:

apart from macs from what I remember because Appple.

Only on Mac's with a T2 chip and even on those it will run, just not on the internal drive due to the T2. if you have a T2 Mac you can run linux just fine from external storage iirc. 

[YT_DomDaBomb20]

1 minute ago, grimreeper132 said:

Linux is open source and free so no activation etc unless you go with very specific versions for enterprise etc. As for the components you'll be fine Linux runs on pretty much anything.... apart from macs from what I remember because Appple.

 

Just now, The_russian said:

Linux is open source and free, so no need to activate or license it. For the distro, Kali is intended for penetration testing and hacking. I am not familiar with folding@home linux requirements, but it will probably still work, it will just be loaded with tools you won't need. If this is your first time messing around with linux, I would suggest Ubuntu since it has an active user base and pretty good community support if you run into a problem.

thanks everyone

[TheJedi]

Just now, YT_DomDaBomb20 said:

@CloudPC guess that i got my answer in under 5 minutes thanks a bunch

No Problem, glad I could help.

[grimreeper132]

1 minute ago, Ashley said:

Only on Mac's with a T2 chip and even on those it will run, just not on the internal drive due to the T2. if you have a T2 Mac you can run linux just fine from external storage iirc. 

Ah right, yea I don't really use Macs so it was just from memory from what I heard a few years ago so yea, also that makes sense for Apple