One of the great controversies in the open source world is manufacturers who supply closed source drivers for their devices for open source operating systems like Linux. Debian uses the term “firmware” to describe these drivers and Debian, more than almost any other Linux distribution out there, prides itself on a firm policy of “officially”… Continue reading Debian Falling Behind In Hardware Compatibility
Category: Hardware
How To Build A PC From $300 To $3000 [3]
Last time I described how the key parts of an entry level $300 computer system could be obtained. This time I am going to write about the parts needed for a mid range system costing around $1000. The key decision for any computer is the type of CPU required. I could choose either the same… Continue reading How To Build A PC From $300 To $3000 [3]
Upgrading
The series on how to build a PC from $300 to $3000 is being written as an allusion to my own computer upgrade project I have been working on this week. I took the middle of the road approach to this system and was able to bring the timeline forward after obtaining family support. A… Continue reading Upgrading