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The Linux Incompatibility List

Posted by timothy on from the still-doesn't-work dept.

Jonathan Lassoff writes "The Linux Incompatibility list is a wiki project that attempts to document hardware that is incompatible with Linux rather than list what is compatible. In the wiki, it is possible to add alternitives so as to push hardware manufacturers to make good binary drivers, publish specifications, or even better, publish open drivers."

15 of 422 comments (clear)

  1. Cool by Magicpop · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    that's kind of cool. First post

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    Matthew Bischoff http://matthewbischoff.com
  2. Slashdotted already by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Mirror anyone?

    FP

  3. Happiness is.. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    slurping on a drippy warm dog cock.

    P.S. I know you have at least fantasized about trying it. There's no use denying it.

  4. First Post.. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Ohh yea.. FP.. thats right..

  5. Hitler must be brought back to kill Muslims & by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic
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  6. Re:Wow, looks like they'll need new hardware by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Well, I have a suggestiomn for their list of incompatible stuff...

    Story on Slashdot against a small server...

  7. this is why Windows is better by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    HAHHAHAHAH....heheh...pissed you off so bad you read this. heh

  8. Sunbeam by beekr · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Crap, I want to add my toaster to the list, but it's slashdotted.

  9. crap by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    crap

  10. Re:Video cards by paulthomas · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    The Free iPods site that you promote in your .sig is a scam. It is a pyramid that will work for the first few participants but will ultimately crumble.

    I therefore suggest that all postings to slashdot that promote the site be lambasted into oblivion (or moderated, or both).

    So, shame on you Mr.-I-Have-A-Low-UID for trying to draw people into this scheme where people are asked to give up their privacy for your unearned gain and their disappointment.

    -Paul

  11. Re:Hitler must be brought back to kill Muslims &am by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I have a question: what's with the line of spaces across the drawing? is it just something to make the ascii art pass the lameness filter?

  12. I think they missed one... by TiggertheMad · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    "Bill Gates"

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    HA! I just wasted some of your bandwidth with a frivolous sig!
  13. Re:Wow, looks like they'll need new hardware by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I was thinking your post was a bit insightful untill I came across your last word: CompUSA.

    Crap, crap, crap and more crap is all I have to say about that godforsaken store.

  14. Need a unix desktop? Get a mac. by xtal · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    I've given up on desktop linux for now. Mac has hardware that works, and is a good compromise. If it says on the box it'll work, it works.

    Linux is great on servers and embedded - a lifesaver in many cases. As soon as you need to do custom hardware integration, it's not worth the headaches. I'm in the process of a very ambitious project that requries high resolution digital imaging - linux isn't an option, there are no drivers period for any of the cameras. Hello, windows. Windows even works pretty good, focused on a single task.

    For linux to get this, the best hope is devices that adhere to some sort of standard for interoperability with host PCs. I remember buying hardware and getting schematics, once upon a time, but I think those days are over.

    Another possibility is the legislate any consumer device sold on the market must publish it's communication API. This seems unworkable, but it's how cars work now - and there are lots of people who would like to change this. (OBD) It's kind of funny; when framed in terms of cars, most politicians can understand the problem - they wouldn't want to be 0wn3d by GM after shelling out big money. Why should expensive computer hardware be any different?

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    ..don't panic
  15. Re:Wow, looks like they'll need new hardware by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    eat your freedom fries and shut the fuck up.