--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "Thomas" <matrix_hacker_neo@...> wrote:
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> I have to admit that I am a Linux newbie, I am considering taking the plunge into a version on Linux (probably Ubuntu or mint 10). I am worried about three pieces of hardware. They are the WiFi (Intel Pro Wireless), the sound card (High Definition Audio Device) and the video (Intel GMA 950). If anyone has any experience using these devices with Linux, advice would be greatly appreciated before I make the jump.
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> I am thinking of making the jump from windows 7 because I want an OS that is Open Source.
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I managed to get my Intel Graphics accelerated on a Gigabyte H55M-S2V that has it. It should be even easier to do today than when I did it. I never did get the on board sound working on that box though. I ended up just throwing in an old Sound Blaster. But it might not have been Linux, the instructions for installing that hardware was pretty sketchy. For all I know the sound is fried on that motherboard as I've never heard it work. That machine is only hooked up to a 5.1 Dolby surround system anyways so it is good by me how it is now.
I have to admit I started using Linux in 1995. I made the jump because I wanted to run something that just works.
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