make menuconfig does seem to be the closest thing to an answer for Gentoo, but even that is not exhaustive in the information it provides. And how do I find out what other distros include in the kernel?
Since this will be a server, I won't be wanting any exotic peripherals but what is important is good SCSI/Raid support. This machine will be well overspecified for my own needs, but it's a trial for a client who will need real performance. Tom On Thu, 04 Sep 2003 15:59, Nick Rout wrote: > On Thu, 04 Sep 2003 15:22:49 +1200 > > > > > Load the kernel sources and go to:- > > > > file:///usr/src/linux/Documentation/ > > > > also you could do a:- > > cd /usr/src/linux/ > > make menuconfig > > and have poke around to see if your hardware has > > a configurable driver. > > > > FWIW > > I have an ASUS mobo with a scsi host adaptor made by ASUS > > from the adaptec 2940UW chip-set. > > It's run Linux more of less continuously for 6 or 7 years. > > > > What more could a fellow want? > > umm I think he wants a new computer and there is sometimes a lag between > chipset release and proper kernel support. theres nothing worse than a > server that won't run the ide interface at full speed because the poxy > motherboard is not fully supported (yet). > > Chris is basically right, hardware support is in the kernel BUT: > > * different distros patch different stuff into their kernels and > therefore support diiferent hardware. > * different distros have different levels of automated support for some > hardware. eg its all very well if your distro's kernel recognises your > kamakooza usb hard drive keyring thingy, its another matter if your > distro automagically mounts it for you with correct user/group > permissions. you can fix those things if your distro doesn't do it right, > but it depends on the level of futzing around you want to do. > > > -- > > Sincerely etc., > > Christopher Sawtell
