Re: laptop installs
On Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:13:32 +0300
Anssi Saari <anssi.saari@debian-user.mail.kapsi.fi> wrote:
> "Roy J. Tellason, Sr." <roy@rtellason.com> writes:
>
> > I don't think that I'd end up with the proper drivers if I did
> > that...
>
> Linux distributions usually ship with almost all drivers, some
> specific ones might need an extra step to install. But I've never had
> a driver issue with Debian when changing hardware of an installed
> system, like switching a motherboard in a desktop.
>
> I think this kind of claim needs serious qualification but I've
> noticed Andrew Cater also making it earlier.
I've always seen this as an installation option: you are asked if you
want 'all drivers' or only those specific to the installation machine.
If I was installing to a drive intended to go into a different computer
I'd select 'all drivers', but not otherwise.
--
Joe
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