The latest issue of Scot’s newsletter has a nice collection of information to help answer the question “Will my hardware work under Linux?” It’s got links to getting Live CD distros, hardware compatibility databases, and more.
It’s all part of the Linux Clues addition to the newsletter, both the newsletter and various forums and websites associated with Scot’s are worth checking in to!
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They seem to be at least trying to engage bloggers and participate in the conversations about their products that are going on. I got this email today: Good Morning Mike, I am writing in regards to your post http://www.mikemcbrideonline.com/2006/08/dell-recall.html. I am more than happy to answer any questions regarding your Dell affected battery(s). If you have…