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OfflinePsillyNilly
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Jussst got a New computer and want to setup my old Dell Dimension 8100 only to run PROTOOLS?
    #3722546 - 02/02/05 11:29 PM (19 years, 1 month ago)

I just got a brand new baattlestar 4000 I am goin to be using for all my digital multimedia work but I have this old Dell dimension 8100 that pretty much BLOWS....but I figure if I upgrade it, and totally cleanse the hardrive, reinstall XP and only have 1 proram running....(protools LE), then it might be able to work. What do you guyss think I should get added on to my Dell? The thing came factory stock and it looks like there are bout 4 slots in there to add more PCI cards or whateer I need for fasteer processing>>>do you think it can be done?

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Re: Jussst got a New computer and want to setup my old Dell Dimension 8100 only to run PROTOOLS? [Re: PsillyNilly]
    #3722869 - 02/03/05 12:32 AM (19 years, 1 month ago)

Meh, I'd install linux on it (didn't see that coming, did you :rolleyes: ) though admittedly there isn't much to compete with protools on linux, you can still use it for plenty of other useful things like an internal file and webserver.


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Re: Jussst got a New computer and want to setup my old Dell Dimension 8100 only to run PROTOOLS? [Re: delta9]
    #3723467 - 02/03/05 03:43 AM (19 years, 1 month ago)

linux users are like vegans.

they stand for a good cause but are annoying as fuck and they make you want to shoot them in the face.


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Re: Jussst got a New computer and want to setup my old Dell Dimension 8100 only to run PROTOOLS? [Re: tak]
    #3724126 - 02/03/05 10:04 AM (19 years, 1 month ago)

Actually, it was late, I should have written *n?x.

And believe it or not, I'm not really an evangelist...  I just try to ensure people know the option is there because, believe it or not, there are STILL people that think Windows is the ONLY operating system in existence. :nonono:  Past that, I'm not going to push it hard at all; I could care less if your *n?x experience is as good as mine - crawl back to windows if you hate it, as is your right :smile:


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Re: Jussst got a New computer and want to setup my old Dell Dimension 8100 only to run PROTOOLS? [Re: delta9]
    #3725102 - 02/03/05 03:03 PM (19 years, 1 month ago)

Ive heard about linux but not much. I still think its in the experimental stage to actually compete with windows. But I will look into it if you actually think it will be good for runnnin proTools. I know for a fact that Windows is a good all around system but this computer Ik settin up I dont want to be crowded with all those bullshit programs runnin

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Re: Jussst got a New computer and want to setup my old Dell Dimension 8100 only to run PROTOOLS? [Re: PsillyNilly]
    #3725324 - 02/03/05 03:56 PM (19 years, 1 month ago)

Linux is far from being in the experimental stage.  It's more stable than windows, and has been for years.  Windows is developed with a business mindset - release dates and such with developers fearing for their jobs.  Linux is developed with an art-of-programming mindset - quality of code and reputation of the programmer on the line.

I don't think protools runs on linux, but here is an interesting article you may want to read for more information about linux and recording software on it.  :smile:


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Re: Jussst got a New computer and want to setup my old Dell Dimension 8100 only to run PROTOOLS? [Re: PsillyNilly]
    #3726028 - 02/03/05 06:02 PM (19 years, 1 month ago)

You really need a mac if you want a dedicated recording comp. You could just sell your used computer and buy a used mac. Either that or you need a specialized audio hook up with fire wire straight to the mobo and i doubt that computer even supports ieee 1394. If you just want to fuck around id go with a soundblaster card and a cheap version of cubase or something.

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Re: Jussst got a New computer and want to setup my old Dell Dimension 8100 only to run PROTOOLS? [Re: Catalysis]
    #3726710 - 02/03/05 07:46 PM (19 years, 1 month ago)

:lol:

You do not need a mac


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Re: Jussst got a New computer and want to setup my old Dell Dimension 8100 only to run PROTOOLS? [Re: delta9]
    #3727106 - 02/03/05 08:39 PM (19 years, 1 month ago)

you only need a Mac if you want to spend your time creating rather than troubleshooting.  :smirk:

ProTools requires hardware to run so you need a PCI card or MBox etc.

i :heart: my G4.

the G5s aren't ready yet, serious noise issues...

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Re: Jussst got a New computer and want to setup my old Dell Dimension 8100 only to run PROTOOLS? [Re: Middleman]
    #3727255 - 02/03/05 09:01 PM (19 years, 1 month ago)

I know a MAC would be my best bed but I was hoping to turn this POS into a dedicated computer only for running PROtools. I just got this battlestar system and to invest in yet another COmputer might tear a hole in my pocket

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