[GRLUG] ASUS, Windows and Linux WAS: shopping for linux-compatible hardware

[Luan Pham]

On Sat, 2009-08-08 at 16:10 -0400, Michael Mol wrote:
> B) Just like Wal-Mart before them, ASUS discovered that slashing
> system costs by using a free operating system doesn't fly well when
> people expect that operating system's interface and software set to be
> identical to the XP-running eMachine sitting on their desk, and if
> they can't settle in within a day, it's a waste of time.

I always had problem try to find Windows driver for those old eMachine.
Specially the one from Gateway which sold to some one else.