Find the model number of the computer, or the components involved (video
card/chipset, network card, etc.). Then punch that into Google followed
by the word "Linux". i.e. "Asus P5QL-EM Linux" (for my motherboard)
What you are looking for is trouble reports. The more you see, and/or
the more critical they seem, the more you probably want to look at
another device/system.
Careful though. It is common to see reports when the device works fine,
but the user may not have it configured right - the various posts
*should* highlight this.
Also, be conscious of the dates of the posts. If there were a lot of
trouble reports 3+ years ago, but none since then, then the
device/system was likely handled in a later version of the kernel or
distro's.
There are various hardware lists out there too. I don't know any links
off the top of my head though.
HTH.
Shawn
Joseph Shuttleworth wrote:
I am looking for a computer and would like to know:
How do I know if a computer or parts will work with Linux?
It's alright if I can take a computer home and try it out, but
what if I want to order something online or buy used. How
do I check it out?
Thanks
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