What hardware is compatible with Linux???

[Randeeb]

Where would one go to find a list of available hardware that is compatible with Linux? I've looked at company websites. But noone seems to list whether their compatible or not.

 

[TheVrolok]

Mandrake has a list of all hardware compatible with their distro. But asking what hardware is compatible is very broad considering the thousands of distros.

 

[ddiccico]

RedHat has a Hardware Compatibility List searchable by category or manufacturer.

Here's a direct link to the page, not sure if it'll work though.

 

[sojin]

to put it as one simple word - "OLD"...

anything working with your PII and K6 will run Linux w/o much hassle...
except your winModem and USB plugin toys...

 

[Priit]

Most of the hardware is compatible. If you have doubts about some parts just ask 🙂

 

[BOFH]

sojin

Please only say "Old" if you can back it up. Linux had support for ATA100 well before any M$ OS did. The main difficulty is getting the hardware to developers so it can become working. Epson is good about this with their USB scanners and so they generally work.

 

[perry]

My Canon S100 digital camera works with Linux, my GeForce2 MX works with Linux. Neither can be considered 'old.' Linux supports a VERY broad range of hardware. From obscure network cards to amatuer radio stuff.

 

[najar]

I highly recommend LHD.

 

[IamDavid]

Anyone know if the Creative Live's works in Mandrake???? It's not on the list of there site but I thought it was supported.

 

[BOFH]

the SB Live! is supported. Creative actually released the first drivers for it at opensource.creative.com