Linux Hardware Page

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Linux Hardware

This page is for reviews of computer hardware and where to shop for hardware to run with Linux.

It can also have tips on how to get the hardware running.

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San Antonio Stores


AAI Computers
13307 San Pedro (Hwy 281 & Bitters)
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 490-9975
www.aaicomputers.com

  1. PC builds, service and support
  2. cases, power supplies, motherboards, drives, memory, networking, cables, monitors and basic parts
  3. good prices and knowledgeable staff


ACS - Main Location
7126 Eckhert Road, Suite 9
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 647-0125
Fax (210) 509-3612
Sales - Sales@askacs.com
Service - acs1@askacs.com
www.askacs.com

  1. From parts and pieces to complete systems
  2. Service department that knows what their doing
  3. Best pricing in town and you can order online


ACS - South
3946 S. Zarzamora St.
San Antonio, TX 78225
(210) 932-2953
Fax (210) 921-0356
Sales - ACS-South@askacs.com
www.askacs.com


Allgen Computer Warehouse
10570 Silicon Drive
San Antonio, TX 78249
(210) 699-0051
Fax (210) 699-1701
Sales - windymills@satx.rr.com
Service - allgensvc@satx.rr.com
www.allgen.com


All Systems Go
7271 Wurzbach Suite #115
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 614-3768
www.asg-sa.com


Altex I-35
11342 IH35 North
San Antonio, TX 78233
(210) 637-3200
(210) 637-3264 /fax
sales@altex.com
www.altex.com


Altex 281
14215 San Pedro
San Antonio, TX 78232
(210) 499-4201
(210) 499-4261 /fax
281@altex.com
www.altex.com


CompUSA - Closing, Closed?
Store #727
820 Rector Dr. East, Suite 120
San Antonio, TX 78216
Phone Numbers
Main: (210) 348-0880
Fax: (210) 321-2598
Service Center: (210) 321-2575
www.compusa.com
Comments:

  1. Compusa no longer sells Power Supplies :(


Goodwill Computer Works
4914 NW Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 647-0071
www.austingoodwill.org/news/05/sa_computerworks.html
Comments:

  1. Offers a wide array of just about everything (workstations, peripherals, desktops, components, monitors, laptops, gaming consoles and accessories) and hard to find parts. Although equipment tends to be on the old side, the prices are reasonable and the staff is friendly. Also a good place to unload your old equipment that sits around collecting dust. Free up some space and get a tax write off- sweet!


Intertex Electronics
1200 W.Hildebrand
San Antonio,TX 78201
(at I10 and Hilderbrand)
Google Map
Ph 800-820-3908
Fax 210-820-3344
sales@intertexelectronics.com
http://www.intertexelectronics.com/
Comments

  1. Now I'm not talking about PC parts here, but if you need electronic components, soldering gear, test gear, etc... the only place in town that comes remotely close to the old Gulfdale Altex is InterTex Electronics, spawned off from the old ATex crew 8-9 years ago
  2. See this XCSSA post from 2006 by our local electronics historical guru Matt Grooms


Izzy's
5525 Blanco Rd. #102
San Antonio, Tx. 78216
(210) 340-3680 (Sales & Technical Support)
(877) 673-1630 (Toll Free Fax)
sales@izzyscomputerdepot.com
support@izzyscomputerdepot.com
www.izzyscomputerdepot.com


MMG Computers - DeZavala
6565 Babcock Rd Suite #22
San Antonio, TX 78249
(210) 558-8044
www.mmgcomputers.com


MMG Computers - Callaghan
1717 Babcock Rd
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 538-0073
www.mmgcomputers.com


PC Outlet
2206 N.W. Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 348 7677
Sales - sales@sa-pc.com
www.sa-pc.com


PC Warehouse
street
San Antonio, TX
(210)

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Retail Websites

RetroBox - http://www.retrobox.com/rbwww/home/

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Wireless Cards

Netgear WG311t (based on Artheros chipset) works on: Suse Linux without a driver, and on Fedora Core with a driver


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Laptops


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Laptop Specials - Sources

"Laptop Specials - Sources" was meant to be an Information sharing place for Laptop Specials.
Short-term, no personal interest other than a "Good Deal".
This goal seems to be in conflict with good Wiki guidelines so no further posting will occur here.
The mailing list is the recommended way to share Laptop Specials Information.


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Laptop Reviews

http://www.notebookreview.com/ - ***** (5 star rating. Best in class) - [Warning: Not guaranteed or certified to run Linux]

http://reviews.cnet.com/Notebooks/2001-3121_7-0.html?tag=cnetfd.dir - [Warning: Not guaranteed or certified to run Linux]


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Laptops for Linux

A good couple of sites to look at laptops and their Linux compatibility are:
http://www.linux-on-laptops.com/
http://tuxmobil.org/

IBM Thinkpad Problems/Questions - Thanks Dale Crummie...
http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/ThinkWiki

For PC hardware in general there is:
http://www.linuxquestions.org/hcl/

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Laptop - Guaranteed/Certified to run Linux

http://tuxmobil.org/mylaptops.html

http://www.linux-laptop.net/

http://system76.com/index.php/cPath/1?gclid=CLaI3eyavYcCFS3RIgodFyc-Iw

http://www.emperorlinux.com/

http://www.shoprcubed.com/products.asp?cat=27&gclid=CJKFvuf5uIcCFQE7GAod2hxSIA

http://www.linuxcertified.com/linux_laptops.html



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Laptop - DIY - HowTo - RollYourOwn

http://www.discountlaptops.com/ - [Warning: Not guaranteed or certified to run Linux]

http://dancorkill.home.comcast.net/tecra-m3-on-fc4.html - Installing FC4 on the Toshiba Tecra M3

http://www.icewalkers.com/Linux/Howto/Laptop-HOWTO-19.html - Dealing with Limited Resources or Tuning the System

http://www.yolinux.com/TUTORIALS/

http://lists.emperorlinux.com/pipermail/emperorlinux-lincolns-logbook/2004-May/000001.html - How do I pick a new Linux Laptop system and distro?

http://www.desktoplinux.com/articles/AT6185716632.html - Reincarnating a discarded laptop with Linux


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$100 Laptop MIT Green Machine

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hundred_Dollar_Laptop_project - Wikipedia

http://www.todaysengineer.org/2006/Jul/laptop.asp - Working on the $100 Laptop

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