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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 ====