tryin to find out what motherboard will work best for a linux system

[nrouw]

Ive built plenty of system but never worked with linux and I dont know what hardware works with linux..if anyone knows a high end socket a motherboard that works with linux plz help..if u know any good sites that have info on this that would help also
thanks
nathan

[smokin1]

www.linuxnewbie.com (http://www.linuxnewbie.com)
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[CMonster]

There are a few good answers to be found on the BBS at linuxnewbie - but I can tell you that the Asus A7V works just great.

Right now I am answering on an Iwill VD133 running Mandrake Linux 7.2 and it works just fine (as you can see).

I recommend that you stay away from the boards with integrated video and sound. The i810 seems to be a real problem child with Linux.

Most video cards are supported by the newer versions of Linux, but nVidia, ATI, and Voodoo cards seem to work best (in that order), a Genuine Creative Labs Sound Blaster is probably most compatible with Linux. If you use a modem by all means get an external serial modem.

Good luck - see you over at www.linuxnewbie.org (http://www.linuxnewbie.org) CMonster is there!

CMonster says, "You can't choose the right OS if you don't have a choice."

[Savant]

however there are problems with the SB AWE 32/64 cards, but those are obselete now anyway