<snip/> > Well it might also be possible to find an unofficial installer cd with > an updated kernel that better supports new hardware. Dell has a habit > of using the latest hardware possible, and often in non standard modes > with no bios options to make it normal again. That is what hardware manufactors do, they call it a new model ... > That's just how things are with Dell. > They are built to run windows and only windows as far as Dell is concerned. That is why I don't buy hardware is bundled with software I don't want. The sad thing is that _I_ do that only once in about three years. But hey, this message goes to a mailinglist. Cheers Geert Stappers P.S. Wish me strengh and wisedom to _not_ beat up a friend, who did buy a windows only WIFI networkcard.
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