Hardware Compatibility

Hardware available locally compatible with FOSS Operating Systems.

When purchasing, make sure to ask the computer shop that you want Linux compatible hardware. Please note down here any Linux and FOSS aware computer shops.

Computers

Dell

Upcoming Dell notebooks and PCs will come pre-loaded with Ubuntu. Make sure you select Ubuntu Linux before ordering.

Interunix

Provide custom built servers pre-installed with your choice of FOSS operating systems (Linux, FreeBSD)

Keyboards

Logitech Ultra-Flat Keyboard

Mobile Phones

• Motorola V3i - install gtkpod for iTunes support

Monitors

• ViewSonic vx2235wm 23in LCD widescreen

PDA Devices

• Palm T|X - Documents to Go not supported

Printers and All-in-Ones

• HP OfficeJet 5680
• HP PSC 1210 All-in-One
• HP Photosmart 2575 All-In-One
• HP Laserjet 5000
• To check online see OpenPrinting Database

Motherboards

AMD AM2

• ECS NForce4M-A (all devices detected)

Network Cards and Devices

• DLink DWL-G122 b1 versions USB Wireless Adapter
• GW-US54 mini USB Wireless Adapter (has Linux supported logo on box)
• Linksys WUSB54G v4 USB Wireless Adapter
• Netgear WG311T PCI 802.11g Wireless Adapter
• Netgear WG511T PCMCIA 802.11g Wireless Adapter
• SMC Gigbit PCI Ethernet Adapter (Realtek 8129S)
• Ralink Wireless device lists

NoteBooks

• Thinkpad T60, T60p
• Thinkpad R52
• Thinkpad X40, X41

Scanners

• Epson Perfection 2480 Photo

USB Storage Devices

Most USB storage devices such as card readers, USB keys, digital cameras and hard disk enclosures will work with Linux as Plug and Play devices

• Olympus USB XD card adaptor
• Kingston USB thumbdrives

Video Cards and Chipsets

• Intel - Any PC with built-in Intel video graphics chipset is supported
• NVidia - List of officially supported cards/chipsets by NVidia
• Matrox Millenium
• Matrox G200, G400, G450

Stay away from ATI video cards, they have poor Linux drivers, however some are partially supported

• Asus X1050 (ATI X1050, partial 3D support)