Re: USB PCI card to buy
> But I need it so I will buy it. From their perspective, they know that
> the chipsets are supported in the linux kernel, but with all the
> different distributions and versions (compared to just testing for
> windows), it would be hard for them to test them all.
>
I agree with this completely. Supporting Linux adoption does ont mean
that we need to be zealots. But we do need to present a strong face to
the hardware manufacturers.
>> Whether or not you actually do buy the hardware is another thing, but
>> ask the _vendor_ about Linux compatibility issue returns beforehand.
>
>
> Well, its special order, no returns for non-defective products. They
> define "defective" as they can't plug it into their computer and get it
> to work. Defective products are sent away to the manufacture for their
> warranty. The vendor has not warranty of their own.
>
> That's life.
>
Well, go for it then. But be sure to mention to the vendor that is []
does or [] does not work with Linux after the purchase. Getting them
to hear that word more and more often is key.
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