[clug-talk] How to check if computer is compatible with Linux?

[Shawn]

Find the model number of the computer, or the components involved (video 
card/chipset, network card, etc.).  Then punch that into Google followed 
by the word "Linux".  i.e.  "Asus P5QL-EM Linux"  (for my motherboard)

What you are looking for is trouble reports.  The more you see, and/or 
the more critical they seem, the more you probably want to look at 
another device/system.

Careful though.  It is common to see reports when the device works fine, 
but the user may not have it configured right - the various posts 
*should* highlight this.

Also, be conscious of the dates of the posts.  If there were a lot of 
trouble reports 3+ years ago, but none since then, then the 
device/system was likely handled in a later version of the kernel or 
distro's.

There are various hardware lists out there too.  I don't know any links 
off the top of my head though.

HTH.

Shawn

Joseph Shuttleworth wrote:
> I am looking for a computer and would like to know:
> How do I know if a computer or parts will work with Linux?
> It's alright if I can take a computer home and try it out, but
> what if I want to order something online or buy used. How
> do I check it out?
> Thanks
> 
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