Is it compatible with linux?

Question

I recently bought an Intel Pentium Dual Core processor, and would like to know if it will be compatible with linux (ubuntu). That is because once I open it, I won't be able to return it, so please help. Thanks.

Answer 1

yes but anyway check here for more hardwares and softwares requirements:

http://www.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller...

Answer 2

Yes absolutely and there are many options with Linux open to you. Here are some distro. suggestions

Ubuntu 8.04.1 http://releases.ubuntu.com/hardy/

Ubuntu 7.10 http://releases.ubuntu.com/7.10/ (My Preference)

Linux Mint 5.0 http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_elyssa.php

Linux Mint 4.0 http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_daryna.php

Mandriva 2008.1 http://www.mandriva.com/en/download

OpenSUSE 11.0 http://en.opensuse.org/OpenSUSE_11.0

Sabayon Linux 3.5 http://www.sabayonlinux.org/ (Gentoo)

Thats to name just a few.

LUg.

Answer 3

Of course it is.  

Answer 4

yes all intel and amd processors are compatible with linux