good things about linux/bad things about linux

[notfred]

The good:

I can use "localhost" for my outgoing mail server
it's free
a lot less likely to end up with some vbs worm
you can do everything from the console
perfect place for developing in perl
the matrix screensaver

the bad:
I can't get my sound to work
I can't get my PCMCIA modem to work
suspend/resume only sorta works (need to stop and restart the network card after suspend, etc)



I'm about ready to jsut pay redhat to tell me how to get the hardware problems fixed.

 

[khtm]

What version of Redhat are you using?
I'm running Madrake 8.1 and it's excellent. It found all the drivers for my old Toshiba laptop.

 

[pulse8]

<< I'm about ready to jsut pay redhat to tell me how to get the hardware problems fixed. >>



RedHat: "It's open source. Write your own damn driver for it."

 

[n0cmonkey]

Have you tried stopping by the OS forum? I dont remember seeing a post from you. With a little more information we *MAY* be able to help.

 

[notfred]

<<

<< I'm about ready to jsut pay redhat to tell me how to get the hardware problems fixed. >>



RedHat: "It's open source. Write your own damn driver for it." >>



Nah, they'll help me get the (already existing) drivers to work... for money


it's redhat 7.2

 

[notfred]

<< Have you tried stopping by the OS forum? I dont remember seeing a post from you. With a little more information we *MAY* be able to help. >>



I beleive I'l do that when I get home from work. Complete with all the pertinent information

 

[n0cmonkey]

<<

<< Have you tried stopping by the OS forum? I dont remember seeing a post from you. With a little more information we *MAY* be able to help. >>



I beleive I'l do that when I get home from work. Complete with all the pertinent information >>



Good deal. There are some knowledgable linux users in there, and me