On Sunday 25 Jan 2004 3:53 pm, Tony F. wrote:
> On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 at 16:09:10, Arnould Nazarian wrote:
> (ref: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>)
>
> ><snip>
> >OTOH it was easily installed. No need to fiddle with drivers etc..
> > that is why I won't install Linux on my PC. And I am not sure that
> > it would be better anywhay.
>
> I have installed many, many Linux systems, including the Q40 and have
> _never_ (yes never) had to manually install any drivers.
> I bet you will find the same, if you use a good up to date kernel
> (esp debian).
> Go on - try it. You could then run UQLX (is that the right name?)
>
My first Linux was a pain, but my present Mandrake 9.1 system solved the
old problems I had with dual sound cards, USB scanner, etc. all by
itself. It dual-boots with M$ W98, which is almost only used for QPC.
The current Mandrake is 9.2, and version 10 is cooking, and I am in no
hurry to update.
The Q-40 Linux installation was nearly as good ('ShoeString' Linux is
somewhat 'Red-Hat' -ish I think). It is just possible that some folks
may hesitate when confronted with UQLX as a 'tar-ball', and the
'READ-ME' assumes more knowledge and jargon than I possess, but I won
in the end.
So, with many thanks to Graf, Zidlicky, Kiglus, Merz, Tebby and all, I
can run 2 types of QL in assorted colors on both PC and Q40.
I still think my SmSq SGC/Aurora is quite neat, too.
Alex.
