[CentOS] Selecting a compatible motherboard

[Todd Cary]

Jim -

I have not been able to find a listing of compatible motherboards; only 
systems.  Am I missing the link?

Todd

Jim Perrin wrote:
> On 12/10/05, Todd Cary <todd at aristesoftware.com> wrote:
>   
>> One of my servers is not compatible with Centos 4, so I want to replace
>> the motherboard with a compatible one.  I came across this site and
>> would appreciate any comments on whether I can rely on selecting a board
>> that is listed as compatible with Unix?
>>
>> http://www.dealtime.com/xPP-motherboards--asustek~V-rows
>>
>> For instance, the ASUS P5P800 Motherboard?
>>
>> Thank you....
>>
>> Todd
>>     
>
>
> Just because the board is listed as Unix/Linux compatible doesn't
> always mean it'll work with your particular distribution. Their job is
> to sell, so if the drivers are in the latest kernel, even in beta
> it'll be listed as compatible. It may not necessarily be STABLE
> however, or even compatible with your particular distribution
> depending on what kernel version they're at, or what modules/drivers
> are enabled in the kernel. You'd be better off checking what you're
> looking at against the redhat hardware compatiblity list.
>
>
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> Jim Perrin
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