Can my system run LINUX?

[ku]

I'm thinking about getting red-hat linux because microsoft windows sucks too much. Also, could I run games? I play mainly half-life and Tribes 2. PLEASE HELP!

PS: my system is in the rig section.

EDIT: My sound card is like TBS Montego 1 (remember, it's 1)

 

[ku]

bumpity bump bump bump

 

[burnedout]

Here's a compatibility list from the best "beginners" distro.

Linux-Mandrake Supported Hardware

Should support everything except for possibly the modem.

 

[wolfsblood]

Well game wise, they are releasing a linux version of tribes 2, but if you wanted to run half life then you would probably have to use a windows emulator such as wine. Even though I love linux, I would say that you should stick with windows, because there are alot more programs for it. But still you can still do most of the things you do int windows on linux, such as Playing mp3s: the included xmms is EXACTLY like winamp, and there is also a linux version of limewire (one of the best file sharing programs). You should be more specific about what you do on you're comp too, if you just read email, play a few games, and browse the net, then you should stick with windows.