Common FAQ's for Linux:
How do I get "x" hardware working?
Most mainstream hardware is supported under linux the big exceptions are currently some USB devices as well as "win-modems", all hardware support is provided by the "linux kernel
www.kernel.org"
For supported USB devices check out
www.linux-usb.org
For Win-modem support check out
www.linmodems.org
Why are my graphics so slow? I'm using a new Nvidia Card!!!11!!!
go to
www.nvidia.com and download the linux driver, currently all distributions ship with a driver supplied by the X Windows project
www.xfree86.org which is a generic driver that only supports 2D graphics and no acceleration.
How do I play windows based games under linux?
Free windows emulators available at
www.winehq.org
Paid software geared specifically for gaming and better support for some newer games
www.transgaming.com
Where can I find good software for linux?
www.freshmeat.net :
www.sourceforge.net :
www.rpmfind.net :
I need software that supports Microsoft Office formats!!!!!?!?!?!
www.openoffice.org <- Free
http://wwws.sun.com/software/star/staroffice/6.0/ <- costs money
www.hancom.com <- 50.00 flat rate for a full featured and fast office suite.