Best computer (laptop or desktop) for Arch

The title basically says it...what are some computers, either laptops or desktops, that everything works straight out of the box with Archlinux? I'm talking 3D support and everything. Thanks!! (Looking at the hardware compatibility list, it looks like the Dell Latitude D620 completely works :-)

cpslanet wrote:
My experience is that pretty much everything works painlessly with linux these days. The only thing you might have to look out for include 1) Soundcard, if you want higher fidelity than some onboard chip. Check alsa status when in doubt. 2) Any other "exotic" hardware such as raid controllers and the like, a quick google should tell you wether a driver exists for the hardware in question. 3) As someone pointed out the proprietary nvidia driver is by far the best at the moment, so better go with that. It should support pretty much any nvidia card out there.
Choosing arch should mean that even more hardware should be supported since packages are near bleeding edge.
Pretty much. For some parts you might have to taint your kernel, for example nvidia cards and broadcom wireless chipsets.

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http://www.adkvideoediting.com/
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Build http://forums.adobe.com/thread/947698
-more build ideas http://ppbm6.com/Planning.html
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-http://www.shawnlam.ca/2012/premiere-pro-cs6-video-editing-computer-build/
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http://www.sagernotebook.com/
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/957472
http://www.adkvideoediting.com/
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Hi guys. I'm a videographer and am in need of upgrading my current Dell Dimension 8300 desktop to either another desktop or a laptop. My current Dell is just too slow. It takes forever to render a video.
Anyhow, what do you guys recommend for video editing? I'd like something with plenty of hard drive space, plenty of memory, and a powerful video card. There are just too many to choose from and was hoping to get some feedback.
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I downloaded Motion 5 onto my laptop for working while on the road. I want to put it my desktop for use at home how do I transfer the software to the desktop?

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Use my ID account on another computer (changing from desktop to laptop)

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Best computer for FCP

Greetings,
I have been editing feature films and video projects on my PowerMac G4 867Mhz for 5 years. I use FCP 5.1 and DVD Studio Pro mostly.
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I was thinking of buying a MacBook Pro, since I mostly do straight cuts and little 3D effects. Also, being mobile is a plus, but the price is a bit steep.
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x

Recommendation on laptop and desktops capable enough for full Adobe suite

To: Adobe Community
BACKGROUND:
I've been using Creative Cloud for about 1 year now, and many of the CS6 titles. One thing this has exposed with my
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I've been looking at some of these new Intel inspired systems, but haven't really dug into what GPUs they have.
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QUESTION TO THE COMMUNITY:
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very happy with what they acquired would be willing to share with others who want to make similar IT upgrades.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can contriute this info. Yes, you would be giving away your homework, but making
others very happy in the process.
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