On Friday 31 January 2003 10:11 pm, John Rye wrote: > On Fri, 31 Jan 2003 12:23:45 -0700 > > Charlie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Do what I do when considering hardware for a GNU/Linux box. Walk into > > the vendor's place of business with a Knoppix disk; ask for a "floor > > display model" with that hardware installed, and ask to be allowed to > > boot from the CD-ROM. If you're asked tell them (truthfully) that it > > doesn't write anything to the hard drive(s) unless specifically > > instructed to do so, and that it's probably one of the best tools > > available to check for hardware compatibility with the operating > > system the devices will be using at their new home. > > > > If the answer is anything other than "sure go ahead" pick a new > > vendor. > > My point exactly ... > > John
I know you did John. I just took the opportunity to "vote" in your favour. A "second opinion" if you will. I could have just said "I agree" but that wouldn't be so clear nor would it have expressed the reasons for the agreement. I agree. (and you got there first.) :-) Regards; -- Charlie Edmonton,AB,Canada Registered user 244963 http://counter.li.org Happiness is twin floppies.
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