said: > Hi, >
> In the near future I´ll try to install debian linux 2.2 on my pc > but in advance I need help about supported hardware. This month I > would like to buy a new graphiccard and a dvd-drive. The problem is > to find the right ones which are supported / recommended for use > with debian linux 2.2. You can write suggestions in english or > german to [EMAIL PROTECTED] depends on your needs. for hardcore desktop stuff i can't reccomend the Matrox G400 any higher. im shocked on how stable and fast it is. my machine at the office(on it now) has been up for 172 days and only restarted last to move to a new office. i used to have to restart X twice a month because it would have a pretty bad memory leak which would make X real slow after about 150 apps open(~120MB X memory usage) X 4.1 has improved a lot, my X memory usage is ~200MB and i don't see slowdown yet. i upgraded from potato to woody about 6 weeks ago on this system, no problems yet. potato ran rock solid on it as well. you can see what i mean by intensive desktop use by a look at a screenshot: http://mars.aphroland.org/pics/x-desktop-11-05-2001.jpg if you want games you probably want to go for an nvidia card of some sort. but be aware to play games you'll need their kernel driver which may cause problems(i haven't had any serious problems on my nvidia at home yet). i don't have a dvd and will never get one so i can't reccomend any. soundcard my favorite is soundblaster pci 128($30). the OSS drivers in the kernel work perfectly(2.2 kernel) ive never had a problem. network card either eepro100 or 3com 3c905B/C-TX are my choice cards. good luck .......! nate
