Re: KNOPPIX CD to check computer's linux compatibility?

[alex <radsky@ncia.net>]

alex wrote:
> This is followup to my previously posted 'Integrated video and audio-OK 
> for Linux?'
>
> What I'm looking for is a way to run quick compatibility checks with a 
> KNOPPIX CD on display computers in computer stores, something that could 
> be done in a matter of a few minutes per computer.
>
> I'd prefer to use terminal commands to do quick checks just to see if a 
> computer is fully compatible with Linux.  However, this doesn't exclude 
> an Xwindows approach if there is one.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> alex

It looks like there is no shortcut to check compatibility with a 
KNOPPIX CD other than try to make all the devices work.

I did notice that during KNOPPIX CD bootup, a 'autoconfiguring 
devices' display shows which devices are being recognized for 
presence and then listed.  Perhaps this is all that is needed. 
But, I haven't tried the CD on a computer with integrated video 
or audio so I have no idea how that would show up during bootup.

Thanks all,   alex