Linux Hardware Compatibility List

February 20, 2007

Posted By:  s3indiana

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Create a listing of Dell hardware that's compatible with the major Linux distributions (Fedora, OpenSuse, ubuntu, Freespire) providing compatibility with not just systems (desktops and laptops) but include peripherals (printers, camera's, flash drives, compatible routers, etc.). Include levels of compatibility so the reviewer can make an educated choice. This would provide the greatest assistance for those looking at alternatives...

DELL/ Status Update

We're working to add something like this to our linux.dell.com wiki. Click here to see what john_h has to say.

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  • Aug 23, 2008     Comment Link

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    Posted By: claudio_ch

    I might add for notebooks the sites http://tuxmobil.org/ and http://www.linux-laptop.net/ where users can add descriptions of the steps they had to take to install linux on a certain laptop and which part is supported and which not. Suggestions for Dell: Add to those sites proactively reports for all new models. Get just one of the popular distributions, try to install it on those new models and report frankly about what works, what doesn't - a potential customer can decide whether the non-working bits affect her/him or not - and which tweaks you had to accomplish to make certain stuff work. That's all it needs so a cautious Linux customer can be convinced to go out and buy instead of waiting.
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  • Apr 16, 2008     Comment Link

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    Posted By: fredl

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    Why don't you publish the info about your systems on http://hardware4linux.info/ ? You have already lists that have been generated automatically from users: http://hardware4linux.info/manufacturer/876/160/ and http://hardware4linux.info/manufacturer/2285/160/ but having exhausting lists would be better.
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  • Apr 16, 2008     Comment Link

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    Posted By: capnskyler

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    most linux is backward compatible.so whatever is in use and whatever vendor is supplying hardware,very likey you will have compatibility and it will work. i know some printing and other issues will arise,but we can also put pressure to the printer driver makes to open up the code so the developers can make the drivers work in linux. and lets face it,most linux has a huge amount of hardware support.the linux online community is THE source to get issues resolved--there are some BRILLIANT people out there who are very good at problem resolution..
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  • Apr 16, 2008     Comment Link

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    Posted By: limerat

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    Yes, either Linux friendly".or perhaps just a picture of Tux,so we Linux users will know what works with out OS.
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  • Apr 16, 2008     Comment Link

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    Posted By: sedmic

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    ubondell and bugmenot: This is exactly my point. Websites like this (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LaptopTestingTeam/Dell) are great and will always have a place in the world. However, the computers tested may not represent the configuration you've chosen. Also, you don't always know the name/identification of the hardware before purchasing, making it hard to look up on compatibility lists. The best solution would be for Dell to simply tell us what components a certain laptop model has and then link to a page describing if they've had any linux luck with it. Again, lots of this stuff (i.e. Intel (R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG is probably found in many laptops) will be repeated.
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  • Apr 16, 2008     Comment Link

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    Posted By: s3indiana

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    Linux Hardware Compatibility List (http://www.ideastorm.com/article/show/62702) has been a request since February...
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  • Apr 16, 2008     Comment Link

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    Posted By: bugmenot

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    https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupport
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  • Apr 16, 2008     Comment Link

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    Posted By: xivulon

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    Ubuntu does have a hardware certification program, I am sure you are aware of that, as I am sure they will be quite receptive and helpful. http://www.ubuntu.com/partners/hardwareprogramme
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  • Apr 16, 2008     Comment Link

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    Posted By: iwo

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    I think it's good idea. I propose also to use sickers on hardware, and on boxes, like for example in my laptop "Designed for Windows XP" just (also) "designed for Linux", or "linux 2.6 ready", or "Linux friendly".
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  • Apr 16, 2008     Comment Link

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    Posted By: ubon

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    I have found these sites to be valuable in determining which laptops are linux-friendly and what issues that people have had with any of the component pieces : http://www.linuxquestions.org/hcl/ **** http://hardware4linux.info/ **** http://gentoo-wiki.com/Index:Hardware **** https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LaptopTestingTeam/ **** http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Gutsy **** The Gentoo site is good for the details of how to solve an issue with problem on your current PC and the ubuntuguide.org site is a good coverall Ubuntu how-to guide.

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