Hello, I have been using Linux Mint from a Live CD since Linux Mint 5, then I progressed to dual boot and with Linux Mint 8 - the single operating system on my desktop and laptop. Here is the configuration;
Desktop
a) Abit NF-M2S (AMD Athlon 5200+)
b) Nvidia Geforce 6100+405 chipset (integrated)
c) RAM 2GB Kingston DDR667
d) DVD Pioneer DVR-213NP
e) HDD 160GB ATA WDC WD1600AAJS-1
f) LCD Monitor 19" AOC e936VW set at 1368 x 768
Laptop
a) Dell Inspiron 6000 (Intel Pentium M 1.73GHz)
b) Intel 915GM Graphic Controller (integrated)
c) RAM 2GB Corsair DDR2 8000MHz
d) DVD NEC ND6650A
b) HDD 160GB ATA Samsung HM160HC
c) 15" LCD monitor set at 1280 x 800
I mainly use my desktop for emails and word processing - so the main applications are Firefox, Opera and OpenOffice. Mostly I use the Package Manager to install applications. Otherwise I look for .deb packages.
Lately I have also installed Wine (using Package Manager) and Virtualbox (download from website). On my laptop I have installed Windows XP on the Virtualbox VM. I haven't tested any applications on it yet. I just wanted to see how Virtualbox works. On my laptop I have also installed MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint on Wine. However, Powerpoint doesn't work.
Both units are for personal use. I don't work in a corporate environment so I am free to choose my operating system.
I also have Knoppix 6.2.1 installed on my Toshiba 2GB USB flash drive. I use it when I am at airports. I think I can get extra mileage from my battery but my laptop is 2004 and I am still using the original batteries so I am not sure.
thanks.
