Subject: Re: new computer
To: elliot <elliot@metta.lk>
From: Quentin Garnier <cube@cubidou.net>
List: port-i386
Date: 02/08/2005 18:56:27
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On Tue, Feb 08, 2005 at 11:40:18PM +0600, elliot wrote:
> I have a brand new 700 dollar dell computer, is there a good chance netbs=
d=20
> and windows will run on it?  How can I be sure?  Thanks=20

As for Windows I can't tell, but NetBSD should be pretty much okay.
You might have to setup the SATA controller in Legacy mode in the BIOS
(like on Dimension 8400 for instance).

You might also need a -current kernel to have everything working properly.

--=20
Quentin Garnier - cube@cubidou.net - cube@NetBSD.org
"When I find the controls, I'll go where I like, I'll know where I want
to be, but maybe for now I'll stay right here on a silent sea."
KT Tunstall, Silent Sea, Eye to the Telescope, 2004.

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