Re: [Sheflug] A potential Linux user needs help to get started

[Will Newton <nospam [at] misconception.org.uk>]

On Fri, 7 Jul 2000, Matt Fairtlough wrote:

> as linux compatible by SuSE and the hard disk which isn't mentioned either.
> As far as I can see, the SB PCI128 sound card _is_ compatible, provided you
> use ALSA (which I guess is supported by all Linux distributions??).

The PCI128 is supported in stock kernels (it works here). MIDI is a bit
flaky, but not many people really use it anyway.
 
> Sorry to ask further, but I don't understand the graphics card/chipset issue.
> Can anyone point me to a guide to this?  What is the difference between the
> card and the chipset?  Is there a real choice of chipset?

AFAIK the Diamond card is nVidia TNT based, which means it is supported.
Quite well in fact.

> Finally:  can anyone recommend a local shop who CAN build a linux-compatible
> system with reasonably high-spec components?

Almost all hardware is Linux compatible. A handful of NICs and modems
cause problems, but the USR you are using will be just fine.


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