[GNUz] on Linux compatible HW

[Nick Rout]

On Mon, December 10, 2007 11:44 am, Adam wrote:
> This latest regarding the new Seagate "Free Agent" series of USB drives..
>
> http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2007/12/06/seagate-snubs-linux
>
> Although they may not be here yet, it looks like a boycott is in order,
> unless a kernel fix is forthcoming, which looks doubtful.

Well there are fixes posted right under the article in the enquirer. But
yes, i won't be buying one.

>
> And if anyone can recommend a printer from DSE's current range,
> or warn of any to avoid, then that would be appreciated.

HP make major contributions to linux with their hplip driver and userspace
programs. hplip seems to be included in most distros these days. So look
at the compatibility charts at http://hplip.sf.net/  and see what takes
your fancy.

>
> Otherwise a pointer to an NZ linux-compatible-hardware site, if one
> exists.
>
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Nick Rout