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Can anyone give me any advice on component compatibilty for a
new Linux box I'm having built?  (It will be running SuSE 6.2)
My suplier knows a lot about his products under Windows, but has
no idea of Linux compatibility.

For cost reasons, I'm going for an AMD K6-2/400 CPU, with
(obviously) a socket-7 motherbord. It will have 64Mb SDRAM, and
a 13Gb HD. I'm happy with the spec of all those components.

However, I'm not sure which video card to go for: I only have a
14" monitor (can't afford a new one yet), but would like a card
which will drive a 17" monitor (when I can afford one), at
1024X768X24bit colour and do so at good refresh rate.  My
supplier is offering a choice of the following (in ascending
order by price):

      4Mb AGP S3 Trio
      8Mb AGP Intel I740
      8Mb AGP ATI 3D RagePro Exp 98
      8Mb AGP Voodoo III 1000

I want the cheapest card that will give the resolutions I need,
and which has good drivers.  All appear to be supported, but I
hear there are some driver quality issues.  Any recommendations?
(I also want a card that's Ok under NT - I may go for a dual
boot system at a later date). 

Also, I'm getting a CD-writer, and the most attractive option
seems to be an IDE Mitsumi 4804TE (24X4X4 speed).  The only thing
is that Mitsumi doesn't support Linux, and this model isn't
listed on the hardware compatibility list -- though other
Mitsumi models are listed.  Has anyone got a Mitsumi 4804TE
working under Linux, or would you recommend another brand?

Finally, I'm having difficulty choosing an ISDN card.  I want
something cheap, which works well under both Linux and NT4.
Some ppl suggested that a BT Speedway is reliable and good value:
any other suggestions?  (It's for use with Home Highway, 
connecting to Demon).

TIA
Claire

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