On 9/24/06, Rony <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hello All,
Whenever there have been arguments on this list about linux compatible
hardware, the experts are of the opinion that they select their hardware
in such a way that its compatible to linux without any extra effort. So
here is a request to all the experts to provide some information on the
motherboards and processors they use, that are directly compatible to
linux . Could you provide a small list of motherboard models that you
have been using on desktop/workstation systems running linux, for the
last 6 months?
this reminds me of customers who would come and tell me "before we buy
your software you have to give me in writing with wat will it work. "
and then we would have them choose the version of os first .... and
then they would ask things like " how well will this device work with
your driver " and then they will have more questions.
whn you say hardware compatibile linux you are like saying what
average will i get if a drive a car in india. so there are suvs and
muvs and there are marutis and hyndias and different segments right ?
you the best way would be to do is first know flavor of linux you
want to run - trying to instal suse 8 on some hardware that hit the
street 2 weeks back is crazy right ? so once u know typically how your
os will look like you choose your favorite mbds ... and see how
compatible they are .
you could pay for support for ubuntu , rh, novell and ask them for
installation support. they would be able tell you what hardware is
supported and what service pack levels
if you have heard of certifications it is usually a good idea to look
it up for your hardware with your vendor of linux .
eg http://developer.novell.com/yessearch/Search.jsp ... i m sure other
popular flavors wud have a similar effort too
Regards,
Rony.
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