Frank,
Don't know which version of linux you run, I just built a BP6 dual celeron
box,
the redhat 6.2 installed out of box, it automatically chooses the smp i686
kernel for it. I was preparing for much worse.
Also a cheap alternatives to the tulip cards is the DLink 530TX+
which uses
realtek 8139c driver which is not great, but works.
Hope this helps.
Sheldon
----- Original Message -----
From: Frank Schmuck, CFO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 3:53 PM
Subject: RE: Is RedHat Linux's worst ennemy?
> Is WinXX easier to use? Need some specifics?
>
> 1. Windows2000 auto-detects my BP6 dual processor system. All I have to
> do to get the same level of service with Linux is to edit certain
> setting, recompile the kernel, copy the new one to a new location and
> then reconfigure LILO. Yeah, just about the same.
> 2. Ever set up a printer? Ever do it successfully?
> 3. How about monitors? At least you learn the term "screen refresh."
> Now that's a useful term for a cocktail party. You end up buying twice
> the monitor you need just so that it will work ok.
> 4. Network cards - 3COM - works fine under Windowz, need to trash it for
> Linux.
> 5. How about sound? Hellooooooow? Still can't hear a thing.
> 6. But my Linux system has been running for 24 months now without a
> crash. Well,. I think it has. It has no sound, the NIC doesn't work
> until I can get the new SMP tulip drivers, and I can't get the monitor
> to work because I confused horizontal with verticals screen re-fresh,
> but the little green light seems to be on, so I figure its been up
> without a crash for 24 months - BEAT THAT Windows!
>
> I still love Linux, but I try and hid the bruises when I go out into the
> Windows world. I say I fall down a lot. I mean, I really do still love
> it. I bought RedHat at $110! Really, I do love it. Really. Its just
> that tough love they all talk about.
>
> Frank
>
>
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