I've received a dozen or so off list replies to my original posting of "Linux on WalMart's Systemless Computers" back on May 12 from some daring souls who took a chance on these computers. In most cases, their experiences running Linux are similar to the one described in http://newsforge.com/newsforge/02/04/29/0218241.shtml?tid=7. (sent by Shawn as an attachment) which anyone who is interested in these computers should read.i
Most of the difficulties were with the winmodem. Some could not get the video or the sound to work. properly while others did.. Some didn't even try to get the modem to work because they were on cable where the computer worked fine. In general, they seemed to be surprised and pleased with the computer except for the modem. Many were concerned that the hard drive wasn't one of the better known brands and it was slow. I've sent inquiries to Microtel about running Linux on these computers but as yet haven't received a what I consider a definitive answer, in fact, lately, no answer at all. Perhaps, if more inquiries were sent to them asking about running Linux, they might post something about it on their web page. alex. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shawn McMahon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 9:54 AM Subject: Wal-Mart PCs revisited -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
