[SLUG] Can I assume all my peripherals can be made to work

[Stephen]

 From my experience ...

john at johnallsopp.co.uk wrote:

>scanner, 
>
yes

>printer,
>  
>
yes

>new monitor, graphics card, 
>
yes

>digital camera, 
>
definitely

>CD writer, 
>
oh yeah

>Zip disc, 
>
yup

>sound
>card, 
>
yup

>It doesn't look like any manufacturer says "hey, we have a Linux driver
>for this", so is it just assumed that some bright spark will have written
>one, or should I be being more choosy?
>  
>
A shocking number appear to be included with the kernel... a few you 
mentioned just rely on usb support...

Wireless is a near no go though. In fact, don't even get me started on 
that cos if you do I'll be hunting down the head of netgear and shoving 
my £60 card somewhere very dim.

Steve