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Written by Areso the 29 Feb 08 at 11:27.
Category: System.
Related to:
Nothing/Others.
Status: New
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Description
I would like to see a Ubuntu certification program for Hardware. So you can know in advance what will work out of the box and what hardware to buy.
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thk wrote on the 29 Feb 08 at 11:37
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Brilliant.
It's time we start seeing "linux compatible" stickers on hardware.
So before buying a new printer let's see is it supported for linux?
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sammyf70 wrote on the 29 Feb 08 at 11:44
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check the latest news about the internal microsoft emails discussing the issues with "vista compatible" stickers. Now imagine that with Linux and the variety of distros compared to the variety of vista installs.
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Auzy wrote on the 29 Feb 08 at 12:15
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I posted something like this a long time ago on a forum. Everyone complained.
I also suggest a server certification, and a gaming certification (mark it with a year).
The Vista capable lawsuit isn't an issue, because they are simply complaining aero wont run. But Vista does run in general (the lawsuit doesn't stand much of a chance).
And certifying hardware is a bit different, because it just says it will run. Microsoft was saying the entire computer, as a system will run.
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Areso wrote on the 29 Feb 08 at 14:18
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with Wine's appdDB you have a compatibility tool saying bronze, silver, gold and platin. We need greater transparency if suppliers e.g. provide code and support. Certification doesn't mean it can't break but you can see which hardware suppliers care about Ubuntu compatibility. Plus: It is politically more easy to get vendors to opt in a "joint alliance" than to lobby inside the vendor for linux support. Certification creates transparency and competition between vendors now that Ubuntu becomes a strong platform.
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fabioamd87 wrote on the 29 Feb 08 at 14:54
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This is the best suggest ever.
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erlehmann wrote on the 29 Feb 08 at 18:13
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If Dell sells a computer w/ Ubuntu on it, you know it runs. Also, there is the Hardware DB.
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Linuxratty wrote on the 29 Feb 08 at 18:58
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YES! We need this really,really bad,not just for Ubuntu but all of Linux. Of course,if it works for Ubuntu,it should work for everyone downstream.
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webs05 wrote on the 29 Feb 08 at 20:10
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Duplicate entry...
Great suggestion though
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gespertino wrote on the 1 Mar 08 at 05:07
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It's a good suggestion, but keep in mind that this kind of certification is more a marketing strategy than a real technical certification.
I don't think Microsoft will be happy if in a box appears the Windows Certification and the Ubuntu certification together. If that happens M$ will push the vendors to withdraw one certification or another.
And vendors know that (for now) windows certification sell more.
It's a good idea, but I think it won't be possible to implement it.
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mcturra2000 wrote on the 1 Mar 08 at 12:34
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I wanted to see if my webcam worked with Linux. I Google around, and you see some bullshit about it working with an old chipset, not the new chipset, whatever.
So here's my idea: ubuntu has a page marked hardware, broken into categories: printers, webcams, etc.. The ubuntu devs 'phone 'round a few manufacturers in each category, and ask "hey, do you want some free advertising for your product. Send us some hardware, and if its Linux-compatible, then we'll think about including it".
Each section gives users broad guidelines about general compatability, and suggests 3 solutions: budget, mainstream, and premium. You're saying to people "want a cheap printer? Buy this". They should all be current models that I can buy through Amazon/whoever. I buy it. I plug it in. It works.
Everyone's a winner: the manufacturer (because they're selling kit), Linux (because it shows that they can deliver real solutions) and users (because it takes all the mystrionics away from a hardware purchase decision).
I bet you, that once manufacturers see that they can get a free product listing on Ubuntu, then many of them will be breaking their own lovesacks to scramble onboard. They may even be willing to pony up some dough for a placement.
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narfss wrote on the 1 Mar 08 at 17:15
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Ubuntu Certified.........................WELL
Works on linux...........................YES
Drivers available for multi.plataforms...GOOD JOB
Open Specifications inside...............BETTER XD
We aren't alone, and GNU is more that ubuntu.
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