hi alex > alex wrote: > > > Suppose someone wants to put together or buy a computer ---something > > that is fully compatible with Linux.....no makedo patches such as for > > winmodems or other components, etc---how can you make sure you're > > getting what you want?
experience .... and taking the time to learn what works and worked for others and what didnt and more importantly, why it didnt work > > What are the indicators that will tell us whether the components are > > fully Linux compatible, whether they are part of a ready to run > > Windows computer, a systemless computer, a bare bones box, or one that > > you build from scratch? there is NO such thing as "fully linux compatible" - and will usually need some form of tweeking for some fixed set of foo-manufacturer's hardware lifespan of motherboards is typically 3-6 months before that "good mb" is retired/discontinued - cpu life span is about 6months before you cant get it anymore ( in volume ...10 or 100 pcs or more ) - disk lifespan is about 6mon-1yr before it's discontinued > > Is there something that prevents manufacturers from clearly stating > > that a product is fully suitable for Linux? It's done for MS > > Windows. Is this some kind of legal or technical issue, or is it some > > kind of 'business arrangement'? read the fine print in "Microsoft Authorized Distributer/Reseller Agreement" to see why manufacturers and reselllers do what they do its all marketing, sales, advertising, tech support, rma, discounts, royalties, refunds, pre-sales, etc, etc nothing to do with "technical issues" > > Wouldn't it be nice if there was a notice or disclaimer that clearly > > stated, "100% suitable for Linux" or "Not suitable for Linux" closest you can get to that is: - Hardware Compatibility Howto - the various "Linux testing labs" that certify hardware compatability for tom-dick-harry linux distro but still mght not be compatible w/ mary-sally-jane linux distro c ya alvin -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]