As a Linux user, I have had issues with different hardware and software in Linux.
Here is a pro-windows article based on problems of installing Linux and sound card issues.
Langa Letter: Linux's Achilles' Heel. <http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=18901660>
I will admit that I had no problems installing FC 1 on my new computer and it recognizing the sound card. I haven't been able to get ALSA working yet though. :(
As the issues with Video cards and hardware not being supported by manufacturers or allowing their "closed source" drivers from being distributed with Linux will be a stumbling block for Linux in the home.
What a tool. Probably deliberately used a Win-only soundcard; of course, we'll never know - he won't reveal what sound card he has!
