[newbie] Hardware compatibility lists?

[Mark Johnson]

Does anyone know if there is a place that lists hardware compatibility with
linux.  I want to get a cd burner, but don't want to risk buying one that
won't work with linux.  My first CD-ROM wouldn't work in conjuction with my
motherboard and linux, I don't want to go through that headache again.

While I'm at it, can anyone suggest a descent burner that works well in a
dual boot system with windows and linux?