Linux/Fedora setup - Hardware Compatibility?

From: epigram (nospam_at_spammy.com)
Date: 02/10/05

  • Next message: Timothy Murphy: "Re: Linux/Fedora setup - Hardware Compatibility?" 
    Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 07:19:43 -0500

    I am a complete newbie to Linux. I am about to attempt to install Fedora 3
    onto a PC. My question is does Fedora/Linux have any default drivers for
    typical hardware like a Windows OS installer has? I've tried looking for
    linux-specific drivers for my sound card (Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 - model
    SB0100), NIC (Network Everywhere NC100), and video card (Sis 305), but could
    not find any. So, I have no idea what is going to happen when I try to run
    the Fedora install. Do I need to go buy these components where on the box
    it states Linux compatibility? If so, any suggestions on what models to buy
    for each of these components would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks!

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