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Idea #11767: Supported (and recommended) hardware list

bug This idea is a duplicate of Idea #40: Create a better hardware database.
Written by brettalton the 3 Aug 08 at 01:32. Category: Documentation. Related project: Nothing/Others. Status: New
Rationale
Since Ubuntu has a very successful hardware programme [1], then it would be feasible to create and promote a list of Ubuntu-supported hardware, including MP3 players, would it not?

I'm currently looking for an MP3 player that is Ubuntu-certified, but apparently, in Canada, there is no such thing.

I have clients all the time coming by asking me to wipe their virus-infested Windows XP box to Ubuntu, but then get frustrated when Ubuntu doesn't support their iPod or iPod touch.

Since we can't get Apple to release iPod specific software for Linux, I wouldn't mind getting more people to purchase Ubuntu-certified MP3 players, but no such list exists.

This way, the company that has their product certified under Ubuntu is happy because it is advertised to the community, Canonical is happy because more people are using their product (Ubuntu) and the community is happy because when they purchase this product, they know it will work with Ubuntu.

No more guessing games.

[1] http://www.ubuntu.com/partners/hardwareprogramme

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Adding hereafter:

My second idea is to sponsor hardware websites, such as http://zipzoomfly.com, http://newegg.com, http://tigerdirect.ca, etc. into having a 'Ubuntu-supported' section.

They way this functionality would work is on the formerly listed websites, under each category, such as video card, there would be a section that stated 'Ubuntu-supported video cards'. Since manufactures are paying to become certified, this would guarantee a spotlight for their product, allow for greater competition between companies and allow consumers to purchase - knowingly - that a piece of hardware works with their operating system, thus instilling confidence in Ubuntu.

Works for Windows, doesn't it? Even monitors (yes, monitors) are certified for Windows...

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Written by brettalton the 3 Aug 08 at 01:32.
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adotei wrote on the 3 Aug 08 at 06:52
I won't recommend using an iPod because of the proprietary and vendor lock-in nature of it. However, if thats your thing, there are various music applications in linux that support it. The link below shows how to setup Amarok to manage your iPod.

http://www.simplehelp.net/2007/07/04/how-to-use-amarok-to-manage-your-ipod-in-u buntu/

I am sure there are other applications that support iPod on Ubuntu or Linux for that matter; just dig around for it.

As to having a list of hardware that Ubuntu supports, its a definite +1.

Vadim P. wrote on the 3 Aug 08 at 12:00
Hm I thought Rhythmbox has iPod support :\

(and I'd recommend Cowon products. They advertise Linux support on their website: http://www.cowonglobal.com/ at least)

Eldmannen wrote on the 3 Aug 08 at 12:28
Buy any standard MP3 player that does support the USB mass storage device class.
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_mass_storage_device_class

Do not buy crap like iPod and Zune which does not support standards such as the USB mass storage device class.

zooounds wrote on the 3 Aug 08 at 18:34
I suggest iriver as they have ogg-support.

droetker wrote on the 3 Aug 08 at 19:52
Cowon A2. Gooood thing.

droetker wrote on the 3 Aug 08 at 19:56
Hm.
https://launchpad.net/hwtest

dupe of
http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/40/ ?

mela1 wrote on the 3 Aug 08 at 23:21
A good idea as long as it is continuously updated. A file like this can go partially obsolete with the next Ubuntu version, only two+ months from now.

The maintenance of this file will be the show-stopper.

brettalton wrote on the 4 Aug 08 at 04:15
I also meant to add a note about having an 'Ubuntu-certified' section at online-wholsalers such as zipzoomfly.com, newegg.com, tigerdirect.ca, etc.

I will add a note above.

jens wrote on the 4 Aug 08 at 07:25
Any hardware should work on Ubuntu, as it should on any other operating system, unless it is explicitly specified otherwise on the hardware's package. Industry standards and consumer laws should ensure this.
When you buy a glass, you wouldn't want to ask if it is compatible with adding water, would you? So when you buy a webcam, you'd assume that there is a way to get pictures out of it on your system.

sandman wrote on the 5 Aug 08 at 04:37
i have a ARCHOS 605 WIFI (touch screen 160 GB MMP + net), in Canada and, it clearley stated on the manufactures site and box that it works in Linux (as it can be seen as a disk drive [like a usb drive] aswell as a Windows Media Device)
shure a list would be nice, bu t as long it states someware that it works in linux or that it can be seen as a disk drive, it should work...

more importantley, there should be a better iPod linux software...

zoubidoo wrote on the 5 Aug 08 at 16:55
+1

Buying a new laptop which is 100% compatible with Ubuntu is a lot of hard work. Just checking a laptop model number isn't reliable because components inside sometimes change. You have to find out all the components inside the machine and then check these individually to see if people have got them to work.

Some forward-thinking vendors are using Ubuntu-compatible stickers/icons and I always recommend these machines.

The exact same applies to peripherals.

The easier we make "ubuntu spending" the more traction ubuntu will get.

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