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What kinds of computers such as PCs and Macs is the Linux operating system compatible with?
Linux will run on all PCs with an Intel 80386 or compatible processor and higher. Linux will run on a select few m68k Macs (like the Mac Classic II), almost all PowerPC macs (like the PowerMac G3, G4, G5, and the iMac), and all Intel Macs.
Can Linux be used on other systems that run Intel compatible processors?
Yes. Linux has been ported to over a dozen CPU architectures, such as PowerPC, SPARC, Alpha, MIPS, SH-3, SH-4, ARM, and the Motorola 68k. P.S. - AMD processors are considered Intel-compatible.
What operating system is required to Intel Pentium D?
None. Any processor written for Intel-compatible processors, from MS-DOS to Windows 98 to Windows Vista to Linux to Solaris 10 can be run on a Pentium D.
How many Intel compatible distributions are there for Linux?
There are MANY distributions of Linux out there, and almost all of them are compatible with Intel processors. Some of the main ones are: ALT Linux CERN Linux Damn Small Linux Debian Fedora Core Gentoo Linux Knoppix Linspire Mandriva muLinux Slackware SuSE Ubuntu Vectorlinux Xandros Desktop and of course, Puppy Linux. Like I said, there are MANY distributions out there that will work with Intel hardware, but these are some of the most common ones. Puppy Linux works with almost ANYTHINIG, I used it to boot into a really old PC in our attic with about 128MB RAM, single core processor and a really bad graphics card - brilliant performance. So, whether you're asking because you have a computer with an Intel processor or whether you're trying to find a Linux distro for use with older hardware the ones I have listed should all work fine for you. I recommend Ubuntu, Puppy or Debian if you are new though I haven't tried all of them myself to comment on the others.
Is this Netbook compatible with Linux?
The operating system included with this Netbook is HP Mobile Internet, which is built on Linux. So, yes, this Netbook is compatible with Linux.
What printers are compatible with Linux?
no
Is BackTrack a Linux distribution?
Yes. BackTrack is a Linux distribution that focuses on penetration testing and computer forensics.
Is Red Hat Enterprise Linux a Linux distribution?
Yes.
Is Ubuntu a Linux distribution?
No, Ubuntu is part of Linux.
Can you install Linux on an Intel Pentium III?
Yes.
Is this laptop Bluetooth compatible?
No, unfortunately this Intel laptop is not Blue tooth compatible.
What is the purpose of Ubuntu in Linux?
Ubuntu is a Linux distribution (as in a specific OS setup with the Linux kernel.)
