polemicz Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 Lowe, for your screen resolution you should be able to edit your /etc/X11/XF86Config file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 Welcome to the "I-own-a-gentoo-box-and-a-mac" club! You are our.... second member! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> :w00t: ... now to hack the box. ahhh the joy's of unix, AND the easiness of drag'n'drop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulSe Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 :w00t: ... now to hack the box.ahhh the joy's of unix, AND the easiness of drag'n'drop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdoggsv Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 if u are getting bored then the only way to stop being bored is to install some dristro that requires u to edit some conf files and to compile also stuff. If u still consider a begginer then just install slackware , it will help u installing the x and after u got your nice kde or gnome running u have not so much wizard to get the job done ! u need to do it manually so i will recommend u slackware and the 10.1 its out so go and grab it :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannonfodder Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 *GOSH* Isn't Macs just for graphic designers? *GEE* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arctic Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 *GOSH* Isn't Macs just for graphic designers? *GEE* <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yes and no... there are four types of mac users afaik: 1. graphic designers (=me) 2. video editors (=my brother) 3. press & dtp members (=me) 4. those who think they need some "lifestyle computer" but actually don't need it. (=others) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowe Posted May 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 wow quite amazing how my thread asking for some advice, turns into a thread talking about macs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 = number 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowe Posted May 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 Should i be confused right now? :unsure: As for debian, im bored of it already. So i'm going to install something else later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdoggsv Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 ok so i went down to the final conclusion what u need its a lady !! hahaha no man just kidding , if u dont like the proposition for slackware install gentoo and do it from the stage three and it will be easy as cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulSe Posted May 7, 2005 Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 *GOSH* Isn't Macs just for graphic designers? *GEE* <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yes and no... there are four types of mac users afaik: 1. graphic designers (=me) 2. video editors (=my brother) 3. press & dtp members (=me) 4. those who think they need some "lifestyle computer" but actually don't need it. (=others) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That might have been true five years ago. You're forgetting the fact that OS X might be the best unix so far for everyday users. I love it - the perfect balance of an intuitive interface, all the geekyness you need if you want it - I use all my favourite CLI apps on it - the list continues. Apple is no longer ridiculously expensive (not in laptop or mini form anyway) and their OS kicks the crap out of anything (except Linux maybe). They are reasonable in their releases (look at the pice tags on iWork, iLife and Tiger - not expensive at all) and everything just works. And then there's the fact that their processors make anything from intel or AMD look like kid's toys. Hands down. And you can run ppc linux on them. Yeah, though look pretty too - what's wrong with that? I'll take them over some trailor-trash modded case with aluminium spider webs all over it anyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arctic Posted May 7, 2005 Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 That might have been true five years ago. You're forgetting the fact that OS X might be the best unix so far for everyday users. I love it - the perfect balance of an intuitive interface, all the geekyness you need if you want it - I use all my favourite CLI apps on it - the list continues. i haven't forgotten that. but for every day work, os9.2 was better imho. :PApple is no longer ridiculously expensive (not in laptop or mini form anyway) and their OS kicks the crap out of anything (except Linux maybe). hm... i had to pay some lousy 2000 euros for a multi processor g5 plus 3100 euros for the 30" cinerama tft... no, not expensive at all... only half the value of my little renault twingo.They are reasonable in their releases (look at the pice tags on iWork, iLife and Tiger - not expensive at all) and everything just works. wait until you have to update your boxes due to printer problems in a dtp-office... mac software is not cheaper than microsoft imho. both are overpriced for what they offer. but that is only MY opinion. ;)And then there's the fact that their processors make anything from intel or AMD look like kid's toys. Hands down. And you can run ppc linux on them. agreed on both points. the processors are very powerful.Yeah, though look pretty too - what's wrong with that?nothing. :DI'll take them over some trailor-trash modded case with aluminium spider webs all over it anyday. who uses such stuff anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulSe Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 Apple is no longer ridiculously expensive (not in laptop or mini form anyway) and their OS kicks the crap out of anything (except Linux maybe). hm... i had to pay some lousy 2000 euros for a multi processor g5 plus 3100 euros for the 30" cinerama tft... no, not expensive at all... only half the value of my little renault twingo. You'll notice that I said: "not in laptop or mini form anyway" I agree that their desktops are expensive (although still much cheaper than they used to be). If I look at the specs on my ibook, I can't find a pc laptop with the same for cheaper. Really. And 9.2 sucked in fact Mac OS was just plain silly before OSX IMHO. But we're getting way off-topic Although what we're saying is if you want to play with something new, try out a Mac, if someone you know has one... or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theo Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 If I had the time this is what I'ld try, in this order: - Ubuntu - Debian - Gentoo And why not White Box who appears to be very interesting (IMHO). But if I can ask you something ... become a rpm packager!!! (Some great apps need guys like you!) Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 Although what we're saying is if you want to play with something new, try out a Mac, if someone you know has one... or something <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That's what I did ... A friend of mine bought a mini, as a backup/spare mac. I asked to borrow it for the weekend to see if I liked it, and haven't returned it yet :) three days after borrowing it I placed an order with my local Mac retailer ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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