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====== Pre-Installation ====== | ====== Pre-Installation ====== | ||
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If you are looking into using Slackermedia for a large user base and you require paid support, [[http://slackermedia.info/support|contact the author]] to discuss options. | If you are looking into using Slackermedia for a large user base and you require paid support, [[http://slackermedia.info/support|contact the author]] to discuss options. | ||
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===== Off-the-Shelf Linux Systems ===== | ===== Off-the-Shelf Linux Systems ===== | ||
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A few unscientific tests to determine the real-world performance of a graphics | A few unscientific tests to determine the real-world performance of a graphics | ||
card, should you have the opportunity to test it in a computer store before buying, is to go burn an image of [[http://porteus.org|Porteus]], a portable live Linux distribution based on Slackware. Take the CD (or USB drive, if you're savvy) to a computer store and put it into any display computer and reboot. | card, should you have the opportunity to test it in a computer store before buying, is to go burn an image of [[http://porteus.org|Porteus]], a portable live Linux distribution based on Slackware. Take the CD (or USB drive, if you're savvy) to a computer store and put it into any display computer and reboot. | ||
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- | For a full explanation of how to use Porteus, see the website [[http://klaatu.multics.com/porteus]]. | ||
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-Launch KDE's System Settings and turn on Desktop Effects in the Desktop pane. | -Launch KDE's System Settings and turn on Desktop Effects in the Desktop pane. | ||
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visual work you have in mind for it. | visual work you have in mind for it. | ||
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+ | If these tests sound overwhelming, consider purchasing a system [[#preinstall|built for Linux]]. | ||
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==== Sound card ==== | ==== Sound card ==== |