One problem I've seen is that there are some cheaper network cards, video cards, sound cards, etc. that are not supported on Linux. You might want to check the redhat hardware list (http://hardware.redhat.com) before you buy something. We bought several high power PCs with HighPoint IDE Raid chips on them (even though HighPoint claimed Linux compatibility), only to find the Linux drivers were only for an old release. Generally the brand names, though more expensive, are more likely to give less hassles. > Hi. > > I am new to this list, and new to Linux. > > I am looking to get a new PC to install and run Linux on at home. I'd > just as soon see if I can do the installation myself to learn what it's > like. > > I could use feedback or advice on where to proceed - what > distribution(s) of Linux to look at, a suggested place to get my > machine, issues I should be aware of before or after I buy. I've done > some nosing around online and have some ideas, but I could use feedback > from experienced users. > > So - can anyone help point me in the right direction? > > Thanks in advance. > > Cheers, > > Charlie Obert > cxobert at goldengate.net > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota > http://www.mn-linux.org tclug-list at mn-linux.org > https://mailman.real-time.com/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list _______________________________________________ TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota http://www.mn-linux.org tclug-list at mn-linux.org https://mailman.real-time.com/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list