Re: Compaq Presario 5BW120 - Recommend linux dist

On Mon, 25 Dec 2006 13:30:57 -0800, lrbtav wrote:

Thanks for the replies; do most linux distros these days come packaged
with device drivers or will I need to seek those out myself? Thanks
again.


Mostly, yes, they do - with a caveat. For example if you have an nvidia
graphics card you will get better performance with the proprietary nvidia
driver. Certain Epson scanners require the installation of the 'iscan'
software from avasys.jp.

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