At Sun, 28 Sep 2003 14:43:35 -0800, Greg Madden wrote: > > On Sunday 28 September 2003 11:35 am, alex wrote:
[...] > > 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? > > > > 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'? [...] > As with most questions, ask google. There are numerous sites > and hardware compatability lists that have been created. It is > a good idea to check the hw compatability lists first, but also > check out the vendors web site to see how well supported an > item is and how easy it is to use the support. This will only work for expensive or really dumb products like PS/2 keyboards. A case in point: I'm trying to google for Linux-compatible USB modems (dialup). The only recommendations I could find are for the ultra-expensive USR modems. With one or two exceptions, I couldn't find any Linux-specific mention for the more affordable Asian (specifically Taiwanese) branded modems. The one exception I can remember is for a DLink modem that had a different model number. I don't have the slightest clue if the recommended model is simply a renumbered version of the models available at our local computer shops. > For the most part the hardware vendor is not the one providing > the driver, Linux developers are. I would venture a vendor > won't guarantee a product they don't produce. > > I have seen the penquin on a few pieces of hardware I have > bought. I have seen it on only one. So I think the answer to the subject begs the question: You'll know it works under Linux if it works. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
