On Wed, Sep 01, 1999 at 07:07:10PM -0700, Mark Hendriks wrote: > This is question that I couldn't find the answer to on either the Linux or > Debian web site. I've also been considering FreeBSD, but I couldn't find the > answer on their web site either. > > I am finally aproaching the day when I will replace the ancient piece of junk > which I am currently using. As I do not have a large amount of money to put > into a computer, I have been looking at some less expensive systems. The top > contender so far in terms of price/value is one that has video, sound and a > modem on the motherboard. > > How do I find out if Linux will run (and recognise the video chipset) on this > type of motherboard? Would Linux distinguish between this type of > motherboard, > and a "standard" motherboard? If not, would Linux treat the video chipset as > just another video "card?" What kind of video card? >
I have a motherboard with video card on-board and works nicely. I think there is not problems with Linux and on-board video cards (if it is supported). If the video card is on-board I would be almost sure it is PCI. Bye.