Hardware for Linux Kernel 2.6
Arthur Pemberton
dalive at flashmail.com
Tue Jan 25 02:53:25 UTC 2005
Minnie Lau wrote:
> Hi!
>
> I am trying to buy a PC (rack mount) to work as a server, and I am
> planning to install Linux Kernel 2.6 on it. Does anyone know if the
> following hardware (if so, what brand name) will work with Linux
> Kernel 2.6:
>
> 1. Hard Drive: SCSI Raid 1
I suggest googling for this. Look for a good hard drive. As far as I
know, there's no such thing as a Linux incompatible (modern) HDD
> 2. USB 2.0
Long since in the kernel as far as I know. A non issue. Any brand should
do. I like Ultra, but that's just me.
> 3. Video Adapter (what type?)
Both Nvidia and Ati seem to have closed drivers for Linux. But for a
server, you really shouldn't be pushing that much graphics, so embeded
vga should easily meet your Linux GUI needs. But I would suggest a 32MB
PCI or AGP card.
> 4. Network Adapter (what type?)
If you find one that doesn't work with Linux, I'd be suprised.
> 5. Processor (what type?)
>
Sorry, can't help much here. I would suggest however a boat load of high
speed primary storage. But get from a good source to ensure no DOA's.
> Thank you in advance for your help.
>
Just my $0.02.
> Minnie
Peace
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