GRASS/LINUX: incompatible hardware list

[Cao Changyong]

Hi,
    As more and more people want to install GRASS/LINUX on their computers, I
have to say that not all computers will work with GRASS/LINUX happily. Here I
give some examples:

    DELL 466/T with s3 intergrated video card with 512k video ram-the video 
card is not compatible with X Window.  But a separate card can be added on.
    IBM PS/*s (MCA) are totally incompatible with ealy versions of Linux.
    GATEWAY2000 with 1.2 SCSI hard drive, at least the linux I used couldn't
recongnize the hard disk.
    ...
    Now I am trying to configure X Window for a WD Rocket card (came with a
GATEWAY) and havn't had much luck.
    If you have an example of incompatible hardware, please let the public
know so that beginners can avoid some frustration.
    Also, there is a compatibility list at tsx-11.mit.edu, but it is a bit
old and may not cover the compatibility of X Window.

 
Changyong Cao
GIS Lab Director
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1459
Tel: 618 692-2943           Fax: 618 692-1420
Internet: changyoc at daisy.siue.edu