[GRLUG] shopping for linux-compatible hardware

L. V. Lammert lvl at omnitec.net
Sat Aug 8 14:09:51 EDT 2009


On Sat, 8 Aug 2009, John J. Foerch wrote:

> Hello,
>
>   Can anyone offer advice on how to effectively shop for linux-compatible
> hardware?  I am looking into upgrading my aging Pentium 3 system, and
> what I basically want is hassle-free hardware support.  I am very much
> partisan to Asus mainboards, and I want onboard video that "just works",
> including 3D support which, as I understand, means I should be looking
> for an Intel chipset.  Thoughts?
>
We use AMDs all the time, so that's not really an issue; you're more
likely to have problems with graphics cards.

We find it easiest to just burn a LiveCD and try it.

	Lee


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