Checking Hardware Compatibitlity

twentystone · 10-20-2008, 02:42 AM

I'm doing an inventory of my hardware esp. modem to see if it will be compatible with an older version of Linux (Caldera Open Linux 2.3). The only problem is I do not know where to find such information and what information is relevant.

This is a big question I know so if someone knew where I could find an article that covers this question in depth or just how to find out all this out about a modem that would be great.

**Bartender** · 10-20-2008, 06:21 AM

Newer versions of Linux generally support more hardware. Why would you want to go the opposite direction?

**wmorri** · 10-20-2008, 09:14 AM

You can usually check the Documents, or Wiki section of a Distro's webpage. It should list the minimum requirements, that should help you out.

Cheers!

gujraldell · 10-20-2008, 10:24 AM

how to install linux on sata hard drive

**wmorri** · 10-20-2008, 11:29 AM

Hi gujraldell,

Start a new thread and I will be more then willing to help you with that.

Cheers!

10-20-2008, 02:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
twentystone Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP	Checking Hardware Compatibitlity I'm doing an inventory of my hardware esp. modem to see if it will be compatible with an older version of Linux (Caldera Open Linux 2.3). The only problem is I do not know where to find such information and what information is relevant. This is a big question I know so if someone knew where I could find an article that covers this question in depth or just how to find out all this out about a modem that would be great.

10-20-2008, 06:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bartender Mentally divergent Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chehalis, WA, USA Posts: 1,285 OS: W2K, Ubuntu 8.04	Re: Checking Hardware Compatibitlity Newer versions of Linux generally support more hardware. Why would you want to go the opposite direction?

10-20-2008, 09:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
wmorri Moderator/Fedora Amb. Join Date: May 2008 Location: /pm/etc Posts: 2,836 OS: Window 7/Fedora 10 My System	Re: Checking Hardware Compatibitlity You can usually check the Documents, or Wiki section of a Distro's webpage. It should list the minimum requirements, that should help you out. Cheers! __________________ Linux Forever!

10-20-2008, 10:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
gujraldell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1 OS: XP	Re: Checking Hardware Compatibitlity how to install linux on sata hard drive

10-20-2008, 11:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
wmorri Moderator/Fedora Amb. Join Date: May 2008 Location: /pm/etc Posts: 2,836 OS: Window 7/Fedora 10 My System	Re: Checking Hardware Compatibitlity Hi gujraldell, Start a new thread and I will be more then willing to help you with that. Cheers! __________________ Linux Forever!