Re: [Sheflug] Newbie - H/W recommendations please

[Alex Hudson <nospam [at] alexhudson.com>]

On Sat, May 12, 2001 at 05:17:09PM +0100, Ruth Gunstone wrote:
> Greetings!

Hi Ruth.

> presuming that my aging PC just isn't up to the job (it's an old Viglen
> P100). . . . or I'm just not getting something right! 

It also runs on RiscPCs, if that's of any use..

> dual-bootable (Linux and Win98/whatever). As I understand things, Linux
> compatibilty with some hardware (sound/graphics cards, NICs etc.) may be
> problematic, so I'd really appreciate suggestions, hints & tips etc.
> concerning hardware. 

Don't worry about the NIC - buying something with a name you've heard will
mean you can be 99% sure it will work. Even if you haven't heard of the
manufacturer, it will probably work too.

Graphics - again, pretty much anything. Matrox card are well supported.
Check the xfree86.org pages if you like. Sound - most common cards work.

> I make extensive use of a 10b2 (yes, 2!) network connection to my trusty
> Acorn RiscPC, so must have a 10bas2 NIC that's Linux-friendly.

Ugh, riscos.... :) You shouldn't have problem with thinnet cards, although
if you get a dual b2/bT card you may have problems 'selecting' the mode in
which it operates. Generally, 3coms work very well. Or, it may be cheaper to
scavenge a 10b2 card from somewhere and buy a proper one for other machines,
if you ever intend to add more. Linux will happily act as a bridge or
gateway to connect the networks.

Cheers,

Alex.
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