[SLUG] How do I tell if Linux supports my intended graphics card?

[john at johnallsopp.co.uk]

> I'm looking at purchasing a graphics card. PC Pro recommends the
> Gigabyte GV-RX80L256V and who am I to argue.
>
> The thing is though, as with the sound card, I've a clear impression
> that when it, for instance, says there's an S-Video and component
> output provided on the bundled breakout box, support for that is going
> to depend on the driver.

Or is it a non-question. There's nothing about setting up graphics
cards in the LPI stuff (the word 'graphics' doesn't appear anywhere in
either of the Junior admin objectives), so should I just buy the card
and assume it'll work? It's a costly risk is all.

J