On Fri, 2007-05-18 at 21:51 -0700, Alexandru Cardaniuc wrote:
Hi All!
I've been using Debian with my desktop replacement laptop HP Pavilion
zv5260 for about 2 years now. This was the only computer I had for about
2.5 years. I got tired of using the laptop constantly. I want something
more convenient with a bigger screen and that I can use more
comfortably.
So I decided to get a desktop. I need some advices.
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Dell Dimension E521N: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+
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TOTAL:$689.00
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Are there any other desktop computers I should consider buying instead
of this one? Is there any configuration part I should consider changing?
Should I upgrade to 2 GB of RAM ? 1GB seems to be enough for me, since I
am using now etch on my laptop with 512MB and I don't see any problems.
In general e521n seems to be enough for etch and everything I use, since
I am running a 2.5 year old laptop and I don't see any real performance
issues. But again, I am open to advices.
I googled e521n and debian and found out that there was a problem with
usb malfunction that froze mouse but that it was solved with the new
bios update released by Dell in January, 2007. I didn't find any other
issues. Everything else seems to work in Debian.
So if somebody here is using this model with Debian, please, provide
feedback. Do you have any issues? Something to be aware before bying it?
Any compatibility issues with Debian? I would prefer to install on it
Debian Stable (Etch) that goes with linux kernel 2.6.18
Will I be able to do that? Or I will need new kernel 2.6.20 from
unstable?
If you wait until May24th, Dell will be shipping Desktops and Laptops
with Ubuntu Linux pre-installed on them. Everything will work on them. I
believe the same model you just quoted.
Similar prices too.