[SATLUG] RE: [Fwd: Re: Which Linux is for You?]

[Shawn Bender]

Now That is interesting! I was a beta tester for Xandros 4.. It really is 
the best that I have used.. AFTER you apply the SP1 update that is!
I have a no-name laptop with an off the wall brand wireless.. 
Kubuntu,PCLinux,SimplyMepis did not detect the card nor was I able to 
configure it..
I thru Xandros on it.. ran the updates and bingo! It saw it and I was able 
to create a wireless connection. Now you throw in the reading AND writing 
to NTFS.. Ill stick to Xandros. In fact Ill bring the home premium install 
disks to the next install fest if anyone wants me too. The funny thing? 
The "It just seems to work" is the unofficial motto for Xandros.


Shawn Bender
Humana DSI
8119 Datapoint Dr
San Antonio, TX. 78229




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>| How can I help him?
>|
>
>
>PCLinuxOS is more than worth a try.
>
>My wife's been using it in her 1.7 GHz HP Pavilion and everything just 
>seems
>to work.

Apologies to thread readers.

I've read several places that Xandros has been one of the closest to 
"perfect" wireless card recognition - it's been the easiest to set up. 
However, without actually digging in and putting as much effort into 
configuring Linux as an admin would for Windows, you aren't going to get 
much further. Remember, Windows requires a lot of extra programs and 
tweaking to make it usable. Linux _might_ require some driver work (may 
need 
ndiswrapper).

Good luck!
Tom King

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