> [EMAIL PROTECTED] ("Frank Schmuck, CFO" ) writes:
>
> > 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.
>
> Or actually, just install Red Hat Linux. It should detect an
> SMP-capable board if installing it.
>
> > 2. Ever set up a printer? Ever do it successfully?
>
> Yup. Easy - if your printer is supported, that is.
Hands up those who can find my (now aging) BJC4200 in the list of supported
printers.
I have it working, but not to its best. In contrast, there was an OS/2 driver
for it (via IBM) the day I bought it (and there was not an NT driver at the
time, it's installed there as a 4100).
>
> > 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.
>
> DDC-probing during install, or provided by Xconfigurator.
Yeah.
Just installed RHL 6.2 (new box). Detected my Sony Multiscan SF II and set it
up as bog-standard VGA.
Fortunately, XConfigurator knows better, I normally run it at 1280x1024.
>
> > 4. Network cards - 3COM - works fine under Windowz, need to trash it for
> > Linux.
>
> They should work fine.
>
> > 5. How about sound? Hellooooooow? Still can't hear a thing.
>
> Depends on your card, of course - works like a charm here. If
> detected, it was automatically configured during the pinstripe
> install.
I do think there's more to it than that. I had an ess 1868 in one box, worked
fine. Moved it to another, damned if I can get it working.
>
> Hardware configuration is usually easy if your hardware is supported -
> which is often a problem.
Anyone for a fax?
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