linux-compatible hardware shortlist

[Bob Nielsen]

On Thu, Mar 03, 2005 at 11:58:33PM +0200, Craig Adams wrote:
> Hi Phillipe, All,
> 
> Sorry, I don't have a definitive list.
> 
> When I need to but something I generally check the vendor support pages
> for GNU/Linux queries and gauge their responses. Then I ask on various
> mailing lists for info on support from the vendor.
> 
> Some simple discoveries...
> 
> I would never buy a Lexmark inkjet, but will prefer Epson. (Don't
> mention HP to me. In my opinion, their IJ quality sucks.)
> 
> Samsung laser printers are well supported, but their consumables pricing
> is ridiculous. HP (beyond their basic consumer junk) & Lexmark
> (virtually all non GDI models) lasers are also quite good and are well
> supported, mainly through their PS support rather than any real effort
> on their part.
> 
> On the mobo side, even though the products are good, I won't touch Intel
> or Asus brands, but do like MSI, ABIT & AOpen who all have good
> attitudes to GNU/Linux and some good products.
> 
> Elite also support GNU/Linux well on their DeskNote systems.
> 
> On the Notebook side, I have little experience, but I hear that IBM is
> the better choice.
> 
> What are your (everyone) experiences?

ABC (anything but Compaq)