Worst Hardware For Your Linux Desktop

Posted by gsh on May 15, 2008 5:01 AM EDT
MadPenguin.org; By Matt Hartley
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I have been asked this over and again - which hardware should be avoided before installing Linux? The list is actually smaller than you might expect, but it is helpful if you would like to remain in a headache-free zone.

Despite efforts by well-intentioned developers, seeing successful wireless with anything based on these chipsets is not an easy task, despite the hogwash you will read elsewhere. Linux wireless is doable, and generally speaking, you are best off to ask what those not using these chipsets are having success with. In general, you will likely find this is the best path, although you can also check your distro's HCL (hardware compatibility list) for more information.

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