The Linux Documentation Project: Linux Links: Hardware


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Linux Documentation Project Links : Hardware

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Linux Systems and CPUs

The VAR Howto - Linux Computer Companies
Search the VAR Howto - Search for Linux Computer Companies
Add a VAR to the VAR Howto - Add a Linux Computer Company
The Linux Laptop Volunteer Support Database.
Supported Hardware lists: the Hardware-HOWTO, the Red Hat Hardware Compatibility Lists.
Information about the Intel Pentium Processor invalid instruction, also known as the "f00f" bug. The problem is fixed in kernels 2.1.63 and 2.0.32.
Cyrix 6x86, 6x86L or 6x86MX CPUs information, patches, utilities and links.
A Linux on PowerPC Support Petition, asking for support from PowerPC manufacturers.
The server-linux mailing list FAQ.
MMX & 3DNow! information and other CPUs and chipset resources.
CPU Review has reviews of various CPUs/chipsets and some other hardware, as well as Linux kernel compilation benchmarks.

Network Adapters

ISDN for Linux information.
How to enable Full Duplex Ethernet.
Gigabit Ethernet Performace, for Linux and FreeBSD.
Xircom Pocket Ethernet for Linux.
Donald Becker's site, which is thee reference when it come to network drivers for Linux. This is the place to get the latest releases of the drivers, configuration hints and background information about Ethernet (10, 100 and 1 Gb/s).

Disk Drives and Storage

Iomega Jaz & Linux information.
RAID Solutions for Linux, has lots of information about RAID and Linux.
PC-DISK, has a huge database of disk drive information, such as jumper settings, layouts and other parameters.
Linux Hardware Database, a searchable archive of hardware information.

Peripherals

The CD-Writer Compatibility List, lists CD-Writers that work and don't work with Linux.
Linux Parallel Port Home Page, has lots of information about connecting devices to your parallel port.
SANE (Scanner Access Now Easy).
Connectix QuickCam information.
LCDproc, a driver for Matrix Orbital 20x4 LCD displays.
The Shifting Soundscape, an article in PC Magazine Online, has some good information about audio hardware on PC systems.
The Linux Joystick Driver, has information and drivers for many joysticks.
Hans' Fixkeys Page, describes how to get the backspace, delete and other keys working.
Linux got me kicked out of Wal-Mart and mpegCam, software to make MPEG movies with a Quickcam.
The Backspace and delete problem in HTML, contains consistent BackSpace and Delete Configuration information.
Linux on USB page talks about the latest status of the kernel stack that will support USB.

Printers

A driver for the HP OfficeJet.
Printing HOWTO Support Database, includes compatibility and driver information for over 300 printers.

General Hardware Information

HardSeek, a search engine that you can use to find information on hardware manufacturers.
Build Your Own PC!, step by step instructions on building your own PC.
System Optimization Information, a PC hardware information site. Some of it is very Windows-specific, but it still has a lot of useful information for Linux users.
Tom's Hardware Guide, has lots of good information about PC hardware.
PC-Clone UNIX Hardware Buyer's Guide.
Comp-Info, a free service for finding specs on computer hardware.
Linux Hardware.net, has lots of information about Linux hardware, and the "Driverbase" database of device drivers.
X Window System Terminals, describes how to convert low-end PCs into X Terminals.

Certification Information

The Linux Hardware Certification Laboratory, a place to provide a central registration for hardware manufacturer s and Linux device driver programmers.


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