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Message 56191 - Posted: 14 Nov 2012, 0:43:13 UTC

Hello,
i have a simple question.
which OS is preferable for the new system with HD 79x0 card?
i like linux, but is there any speed advantage for win client over linux client?
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Message 56197 - Posted: 14 Nov 2012, 14:23:09 UTC - in response to Message 56191.  

Hello,
i have a simple question.
which OS is preferable for the new system with HD 79x0 card?
i like linux, but is there any speed advantage for win client over linux client?


The only problem I have found on the various projects is the lack of Linux users to validate the units quickly. There are VASTLY more Windows users and therefore the chance of getting a quick turnaround is greater. When I ran Ubuntu it was faster than Windows but since I am a LONG TIME Windows guy I have gone back to it for all of my currently running machines. I DO have a few Ubuntu machines, they are all cruncher only machines, waiting to run but I am out of power! If I plug in any more machines the circuit breakers blow! ORRR the outlet covers get too hot to touch, and THAT IS REALLY, REALLY BAD!!!
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