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    Which Linux to use?

    I love the fact that even now I have to worry about coding in characteristics to maintain a link back to the punchcard days! 7 spaces in; why?!?! Hahahaha! Anyway, thank you - will will test this out and compare this to another I found called BunsenLabs. Be nice not to have the Windows overheads.
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    Which Linux to use?

    Just in case you think I am one of those 'post and leave it to others to solve my problem' individuals, I have been exploring myself whilst posting. :) I came across a group of scientific Linux distributions, including the astronomy one. However, this is packed full of really lovely astronomy...
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    Which Linux to use?

    Ah, now you have me intrigued (thank you for replying, by the way). The simulation I am running is based upon the evolution of stars. The initial state is to develop from a Jupiter-type mass up to a one solar mass star over a period of a million years. I am currently running this as an...
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    Which Linux to use?

    Excellent, thank you. Is there a good resource that might list these versions (a comparison table, if you will) so I can get an idea of what options are available? Entering into the world of variant Linux is a daunting thing! :)
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    Which Linux to use?

    I am looking for advice in relation to the version of Linux and any other considerations others might think I should consider. I am running a simulation written in Fortran. I have already adapted the program and reduced it's run time such that on my Macbook Air it takes 40 minutes to run a...
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