Timothy Murphy wrote: > > However, Linux _drivers_ for devices are not usually much use, > in my experience, as they are normally tied to a particular kernel, > often an ancient one. I disagree with this assessment. In all cases that I know of, drivers _are_ tied to a particular kernel, but can almost always be compiled for a newer one, with some exception, like going from 2.0 to 2.2 was a bit of a rough patch for certain drivers. It's much better now, so I don't think this opinion is particularly valid now, as opposed to say 1999 or 2000. My $0.02. > > However, the fact that a device works - or has worked - > with some version of Linux is re-assuring, > as it means it will very likely work (after some time and trouble) > on any Linux machine. > -- Recedite, plebes! Gero rem imperialem! Mark Haney Sr. Systems Administrator ERC Broadband (828) 350-2415 Call (866) ERC-7110 for after hours support
