Q Quantum In Runtime Messages 153 Jul 5, 2003 #1 I plan on building my next PC but I want Linux instead of Windows. I checked the HCL for Linux but some flavors don't have them. Is it best to get generic hardware so Linux can find it or go with name brands like GeForce and Sound Blaster? Thanks.
I plan on building my next PC but I want Linux instead of Windows. I checked the HCL for Linux but some flavors don't have them. Is it best to get generic hardware so Linux can find it or go with name brands like GeForce and Sound Blaster? Thanks.
E Ecniv <a href="http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f109/foldin Messages 1,765 Jul 5, 2003 #2 Linux supports most major name brands. Id go with those.
OP OP Q Quantum In Runtime Messages 153 Jul 5, 2003 #3 Thanks. I tried several flavors but only Knoppix (ironic) and Red Hat can use all my hardware. hp must have funky stuff in it.
Thanks. I tried several flavors but only Knoppix (ironic) and Red Hat can use all my hardware. hp must have funky stuff in it.
OP OP Q Quantum In Runtime Messages 153 Jul 6, 2003 #4 Does any flavor that can recognize and use a DVD-R drive?
E Ecniv <a href="http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f109/foldin Messages 1,765 Jul 6, 2003 #5 Im pretty sure they all do. You just need DVD-R software to burn with it.
