hi João,
I'm going to install ubuntu in my thinkpad x61s, and wanted to ask the
following questions for the most experienced persons around:
- the computer is for media work, 97% only Pd. Maybe some ardour or
other small programs (no video work)
- is the latest ubuntu version recommended? 12.04 LTS?
I don't like ubuntu for music cause it's bloated by default.. (I'm an
happy arch user)
at least you should think about using a lightweight wm (à la xfce4,
awesome, ...) instead of latest gnome|unity.
on my thinkpad x60, this makes a big difference =)
- although the computer is 64b, I think the 32b is better for
compatibility. is that right?
I'd say go 64, unless you really have to use old fancy things
- hardwares I mostly work with are hammerfall multiface hdsp (original
model), bcf2000, wacom tablet
no problem
- anything else I should consider? does this version copes well with ntfs?
*you want* to use ext4
- usually I have my systems (w7 + ubuntu) in their individual
partitions, and all work files are in a 3rd partition.
as I said above, I'd use a ext4 partition for linux and avoid even
reading from ntfs when working. ntfs == windowz
- following the guidelines above (or any others you find relevant), how
much space should I reserve to install the ubuntu system?
15-20Gb should be more than enough and keep you safe for your system if
you have a separate $HOME partition.
my 20 COP :)
ciao
y
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