Re: Linux/Fedora setup - Hardware Compatibility?
From: BearItAll (spam_at_rassler.co.uk)
Date: 02/10/05
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Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 13:39:53 +0000
epigram wrote:
> 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!
>
>
The list you give seems a typical machine. So should be fine. But still,
it's a good idea to know where the hardware compatibility lists for your
distro are and to check them out.
http://www.linuxcompatible.org
is a huge database and usually when I come across some new hardware I
start here.
Or more specific for you,
where you find redhats hardware search pages.
But, I am glad that you are wise enough to investigate what you will be
doing, without just throwing the CD into the drive and 'going for it' as
many others have done.
So, how about checking out the docs at http://fedora.redhat.com as well.
Make a note of those web sites, you will find them usfull not only at
install time.
Best of luck.
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