Re: Compaq Presario 5BW120 - Recommend linux dist


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do most linux distros these days come packaged
with device drivers or will I need to seek those out myself ?

I think most ( all ) Linux distributions do come with device drivers
included for a wide range of hardware devices ....

Using Debian GNU/Linux on 2 old dinosaur Compaq Presario boxes
I've yet to be required to install a single 3rd party device driver
for any of my hardware ....

Try a few Live CDs to see if your hardware is detected
and works ....

Knoppix, Kubuntu, Ubuntu, Mepis, Gentoo Live CD,
Damn Small Linux, Puppy Linux ....


--
Stanley C. Kitching
Human Being
Phoenix, Arizona


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