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Linux and my hardware
Name: Wil Date: August 18, 2002 at 22:02:26 Pacific
Comment:
Is there a website that will likemy know if my computer hardware will work with Linux ?
Name: gavin Date: August 19, 2002 at 05:01:52 Pacific
Reply:
I would get a copy of redhat 7.3 and try installing it. Unless you have a really weird hardware setup then you should be ok. The only problems tend to be with modems. Give it a go, just back up all your data first.
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Response Number 2
Name: Lawrence Date: August 19, 2002 at 05:25:26 Pacific
Reply:
Whichever Linux distro you want to install, always a good idea to check their website for hardware compatibility!!!
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