On Thu, 23 Dec 1999, you wrote:
> Hi!
>
> Im kinda afraid Microsoft is really taking over the PC. When I got this PC the
> Soundcard wasn't working on Linux, the modem wasn't and the network card isn't.
> Also Windows somehow automagicly removed my Linux partitions after I installed
> that the first time, I don't know why. But now it seems to be working ok.
>
Well, the problem is that windows 9x rewrites the MBR, thus
removing LILO and you don't get the option to reboot to
Linux anymore. That's why it's highly recommended that you
install Linux AFTER you install Windows....but I guess no
one mentioned that. :-)
>
>I still need to get a network card which
> works with Linux (do you know a good one which > works
> with Linux?) but all the other stuff is working now. > I
> didn't have a problem finding an ISA Zoom Modem, they have
> them at our local > Bestbuy right next to the > Winmodems.
> First I was really depressed when nothing worked with Linux and I thought about
> exchange this one with a Sparc Ultra 5 or something with Solaris but now since I
> exchanged the modem and soundcard everything should be working now.
>
Well, I'm using a Kingston 10 mbit card at home which is
based on the Dec Tulip chipset. Great chipset. Linux likes
it just fine.... I'm afraid I don't know the model number
of that card right off.....but most "name brand" nic card
should work.
john
