--- In [email protected], "Thomas" <matrix_hacker_neo@...> wrote: > > I have to admit that I am a Linux newbie, I am considering taking the plunge > into a version on Linux (probably Ubuntu or mint 10). I am worried about > three pieces of hardware. They are the WiFi (Intel Pro Wireless), the sound > card (High Definition Audio Device) and the video (Intel GMA 950). If anyone > has any experience using these devices with Linux, advice would be greatly > appreciated before I make the jump. > > I am thinking of making the jump from windows 7 because I want an OS that is > Open Source. >
I managed to get my Intel Graphics accelerated on a Gigabyte H55M-S2V that has it. It should be even easier to do today than when I did it. I never did get the on board sound working on that box though. I ended up just throwing in an old Sound Blaster. But it might not have been Linux, the instructions for installing that hardware was pretty sketchy. For all I know the sound is fried on that motherboard as I've never heard it work. That machine is only hooked up to a 5.1 Dolby surround system anyways so it is good by me how it is now. I have to admit I started using Linux in 1995. I made the jump because I wanted to run something that just works. ------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from this list, please email [email protected] & you will be removed.Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
