__/ [ thad01 ] on Friday 15 September 2006 20:47 \__
> Ray Ingles <sorceror@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Was out buying ink cartridges for our printer, and saw a couple of
>> sound cards in OfficeMax. Diamond Xtreme Sound 7.1 ($30) and 5.1 ($20).
>> Sadly, it didn't announce Linux support on the box, though they *are*
>> supported.
>
> I've actually begun to find Linux support listed on some hardware I
> buy. Bought a modem card (in Walmart of all places) for a relative's
> computer a while back and noticed Linux listed among the supported
> operating systems.
>
> Someone tell me again how Linux is dying out? :)
Thad,
I think the following will strengthen your point.
Signs (that prove Linux has gone mainstream)
,----[ Quote ]
| Standing at the counter of a local electrical retailer I noticed some
| mp3 players hanging on a rack. The fine print said "Compatible with
| Windows, Mac, Linux".
|
| Later I bought a new monitor at the computer store. The fold out
| install guide included a paragraph on setting up X on Linux to work
| with the monitor.
|
| Checked the documentation for the monitor I bought last year - no
| mention. Ditto for my old mp3 player. It's like that singer guy said:
| "The times there are a-something-0r-other."
`----
http://benhay.blogspot.com/2006/08/signs.html
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