Richard Dost wrote:
> I want to install linux on a yet to be bought notebook. Are there
> driver compatibility issues for the ethernet card? Should I make sure
> to get/avoid certain ethernet cards? Is there a list of supported
> devices somewhere? Am I just conjuring up problems where none exist?
> Thanks :)
No - they do exist, especially PCMCIA. I recommend you consult
http://www.cs.utexas.edu/users/kharker/linux-laptop
and get RedHat 5.x
and don't buy a brand new model, get one that's been on sales for a few
months.
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Regards,
Mick.
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