This is a longwinded question, so bear with me please.
I have a 2009 Mac Pro with two CPUs and 8 GB of memory which is totally overpowered for Mac OS X. I am also in the process of slowly moving away from Mac OS X as my main platform.
Since the Mac Pro is really new and nice I have finally decided to use it for another platform. I am familiar with Linux and SUSE Linux.
Ultimately I want to run some version of SUSE Linux (recommend one, doesn’t have to be free as in no money) and Xen.
Here are the individual questions:
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Which version of SUSE Linux should I use and how do I install it on a Mac Pro? Note that the distribution must come with usable Xen. I am willing to pay.
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I assume Xen will work on my computer (it has VT support etc.). Is my assumption correct? I want to run Windows 7 and another instance of SUSE Linux under Xen.
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Is it possible to run Mac OS X Server under Xen (on a Mac Pro)?
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Which email client under Linux supports imap is is best-suited for integrating with MobileMe?
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Does SUSE Linux support the ATI Radeon HD 4870 and the Apple Cinema Display 1920 x 1200 resolution?
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What else should I take into account?
The ultimate goal of this is to make me more familiar with using Linux again as well as keep this hardware and put it to good use.
Thanks in advance!
I hope I’ll be a real part of this community soon.