I’m starting to acquire parts for a new desktop system and wanted to gather some input. The system will be a dual boot with XPPro and Ubuntu due to some programs that I need that aren’t written for Linux. (business banking etc.) Also I am fairly new to Linux and finally taking the plunge. I want to be able to play Blue-Ray. I will be using the MB on-board sound and a DVI monitor.
1. MB with IGP that will provide full HD decode. Ive been leaning toward the ATI 3200/3300. Any suggestions on a MB and it’s Linux compatibility?
2. Should I go for a Blue-ray burner or hold off until prices on burner drives and media come down?
3. Any suggestions on Linux software for common tasks like ripping & burning DVDs, CDs, Video & Photo editing? Also for HD video playback/editing? And any other neat things you can think of.
Many thanks in advance. 😀
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