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The following is the current recommended Hardware Configuration for running Linux. We have tested two Configurations, a Standard Configuration suitable for the average user, a High End Configuration, for demanding users who need additional resources. Here are the major differences between the two Configurations:
| Options | Standard | High End |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Model | Optiplex GX240 | Optiplex GX240 |
| CPU | Pentium 4 1.7 Ghz | Pentium 4 2.2 Ghz |
| Memory | 256 Meg | 512 Meg |
| Disk | 20 Gig | 80 Gig |
UMBC RedHat has been tested on the above Configurations. We strongly urge you to consider these Configurations when purchasing a machine to run Linux. While Linux does run on a broad variety of PC hardware, the level of support on some hardware is less than optimal. Please consult the Linux Hardware Compatibility HOWTO for further information on Linux-compatible Hardware.
In addition to the above hardware Configurations, it is strongly recommended that a Three Button Mouse be purchased with these machines. The X Window System makes extensive use of all three buttons. The third button can be emulated, but this is not recommended.
The above Configurations have been tested, and the following problems have been discovered:
A bug in the X Window drivers for ATI Radeon Cards causes the machine to hang when switching from
the Virtual Text Console to the X Window Console. Since the Virtual Text Console is rarely used,
this should not be a problem for the majority of users. If this does become a problem, remove
or comment out the following line from /etc/X11/XF86Config-4:
Load "dri"
This will resolve the problem, but will have the effect of disabling the Direct Rendering Interface, which may degrade the performance of the X Window System.
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