Alvaro A. Novo wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Before I attempt to install Linux (RedHat 5.1) on a new dual processor
> machine, I would like to hear from you about any possible incompatibilities
> (particularly hardware). I have been using Linux in a "simple" PC, but this
> is completely new to me. These are the details:
>
> o Dell PowerEdge 6300, 400 MHz/512K Cache
> o Intel Pentium II Xeon (2 of them, dual processor!)
> o 512MB RAM (4x128MB) EDO DIMMs
> o 32 SCSI CD ROM
> o 9GB LVD SCSI Smart Hard Drive, 7200 RPM
> o 12/24GB DDS-3 DAT internal Tape Back Up
> o Intel Pro 100 Plus Ethernet Network Card
> o AccelStar 2d/3d Graphics Accelerator w/ 8mb SGRAM
> o DellPlus Intel Ultrascan 1600HS (19.8")
The only likely problem is the graphics card - what's the chipset ?
Check on www.xfree86.org for support.
I would have thought that anyone buying a Dell 6300 would want it as a
server and wouldn't give a damn about the graphics though ;-))
Neil
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