Compatible hardware for OS's

[Garfield]

I'm am about to build a computer for myself and I have heard stuff like there is certain hardware that isn't compatable with some OS's (I'm going to have a Windows/Linux based system).

Could somebody point me to a site with, maybe, a list of these components that can/can't be used with these OS's? Thanks...

Garfield

[RangerJoe]

the only hardware that cant be used for a windows system would be equip from a mac. and 95% of sites will have a separate section for apple items. all hardware should work with windows and linux, which windows will you be using?

[RED Hot Machine]

I don't know of any sites that list compatabilty lists.

The best thing to do would be pick the parts you are thinking of getting. Then post them here and see if anyone has had any problems with your chosen OS's.

You may want to include which versions of windows and Linux you are going to use.

[Tebore]

Most of the time i hear about OS incompatabilities are sound cards and Linux. Most sound cards still lack support for Linux or vice versa.

[Garfield]

Okay, I'll make a list of the components for the computer. And, I'll be buying the full version of Windows XP. Buy the way, how much would the full version of Windows XP cost?

Garfield

[XprincoX]

well in the winXP installation box there is an option to test for hardware compatibility... as for the cost, depending where you buy it from and if its oem, or for a student license the price will probably around $150 or so for the pro edition..

[Garfield]

Originally posted by Xprincox
well in the winXP installation box there is an option to test for hardware compatibility... as for the cost, depending where you buy it from and if its oem, or for a student license the price will probably around $150 or so for the pro edition..


Do you mean for the full version, or just the upgrade? Because, I'm going to need the full version (after all, I'm building this comp and there will be no OS on to begin with).

Garfield

[XprincoX]

the full version.. the upgrade version is muuch cheaper, and the home edition even more cheaper. So depending on where you get it from, the price could vary greatly.

[Garfield]

The full version is only $150!!!!

And what is the difference between home edition and professional edition, anyway? Thanks.........

Garfield

[XprincoX]

Heres a lil article about the differences: http://www.anandtech.com/guides/viewfaq.html?i=74

[Jon]

All major OSes have compatibility lists at their site. Microsoft has a list for each and every operating system they offer on their site in HTML and downloadable text files. You can find them by doing a search at Microsoft's for Hardware Compatibility List (HCL).

All the major Linux distros either list compatible hardware on their sites or link back to a central compatible hardware list. I know RedHat and Mandrake have their own lists so you may want to check out those two websites for their lists. They will be about the same regardless of which Linux distro you want to use.

[Garfield]

Okay, thanks!