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Jim,
Thanks for the tip on the Linux OS and hardware compatibility. I have from time to
time thought of seeing how Linux worked. You may of just saved me a big headache down
the road.
Harley
Jim Michael wrote:
> On Sat, 12 Dec 1998, Harley Meyer wrote:
>
> > I would have to agree with the "Roll your own". Obviously it isn't for every
> > one. But if you are pretty good at trouble shooting your windows problems and
> > have upgraded a video card or a modem or even a hard drive. Then you are 90 %
> > there to building your own. The only downside is if you don't have old software
>
> I have built several computers for myself and others. The hardest part of
> putting it together is the installation of the motherboard. Once past
> that you are just plugging in cards and cables and installing software.
> The last motherboard installation was by far the easiest as it was
> installed in an Enlite case -- highly recommended.
>
> If you think there is even a slight chance that you may install Linux on
> your new system (you can dual boot between Linux and other OSes) then you
> should go to the RedHat web site and make sure the components you are
> buying for the box are on the hardware compatibility list as supported
> components. You are at the mercy of the manufacturer it you don't build
> your own.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jim
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