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Re: To Linus or not to Linus???
de Craig 04/22/2006 08:52
beenthere wrote:
> "Dookus" <jmo2208no-spm-fools7@bigpond.com.au> wrote in message
> news:y2h2g.12413$vy1.4704@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>
>>So my point is .. should I find time to enjoy a LINUS distribution and use
>>a
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> sniiped some
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> I`ve just tried for the fifth time to install a version of Linux,
> and for the fifth time I`ve failed.
> The reason ?.
> I`ve got a Creative x-fi sound card, and it`s not supported !
> I`ve got a PrinterScannerCopier that`s not properly supported !
> Both these items work perfectly in XP.
> Of course Linux is OK if your hardware fits, but check it out
> first.
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[OT ALERT! OT]
This is a stellar piece of advice for those looking to *use* Linux as
opposed to "take it for a spin," etc.
For the last few years, whenever I've bought hardware I try to get stuff
that will work w/*nix & Linux as well. For printers/scanners, for
example, I've gone to:
http://www.linuxprinting.org/
Of course, not every printer is listed but, the overall discussion and
grading of *nix support gives a really accurate projection of how well a
device will work under *nix.
fwiw,
-Craig