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linux hardware support

1640 points posted to Dell, Linux, Monitors and Displays, Operating Systems by xiandrow 06/06/07

There has been a lot of headway in the Linux support area of computer technology in the last few years. It would be awesome to see Dell lead the pack in general Linux driver support. I would be a more regular customer! The hardware on my Dell Inspiron 1501doesn't fully support Linux. Graphics and Wireless drivers are badly needed. This is a good machine, but Vista just isn't up to par yet.

ubuntu_guy386
06/06/07
Yep, Dell should start making Linux drivers for a small range of products. There just isn't enough support from hardware manufacturers. HP has made good printer drivers and I heard something about ATI making their GFX card drivers OpenSource, but we need to see more happening so that Linux will work "out of the box".
lucianotolfo
06/09/07
if you like this idea you may also want to vote this other one too http://www.ideastorm.com/article/show/67737< bye ;-)
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