Problems getting Linux into homes.

[Martin Stone]

Robin Laing wrote:
> As a Linux user, I have had issues with different hardware and software 
> in Linux.
> 
> Here is a pro-windows article based on problems of installing Linux and 
> sound card issues.
> 
>   Langa Letter: Linux's Achilles' Heel.
> <http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=18901660>
> 
> I will admit that I had no problems installing FC 1 on my new computer 
> and it recognizing the sound card.  I haven't been able to get ALSA 
> working yet though. :(
> 
> As the issues with Video cards and hardware not being supported by 
> manufacturers or allowing their "closed source" drivers from being 
> distributed with Linux will be a stumbling block for Linux in the home.
> 

What a tool.  Probably deliberately used a Win-only soundcard; of course, we'll 
never know - he won't reveal what sound card he has!