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On 10/20/2010 12:58 PM, Setve Gentilly wrote:
> Hi,
> I have 4 computers that I cannot even install Ubuntu on because Ubuntu does
> not have the necessary drivers.
> There are another 2 that I can install Ubuntu on but because the video
> drivers are not very good they do not function at full capacity and my
> add-in cards don't have drivers for Ubuntu.
> My systems are high-end machines, not your stock stuff that Ubuntu works on.
> So you see until Ubuntu makes drivers for all these wonderful add-in cards
> and proper video drivers Ubuntu will not exist in my house.

I don't believe you.  I have high end machines too...  They all work. 
(About 25)  Some took some effort, but only a few systems with old and 
cheap stuff.  This is being typed on a Gigabyte X58A-UD3R motherboard 
with a Inetl Corei7 Quad core, and nVidia GTS250 graphics with 24 gig of 
ram.  (Work system, so that is why the low end graphics)  Worked out of 
the box with Lucid.  I believe there is a lot more to your story.  Like 
perhaps your "high end" stuff is the cheapest Chinese components you can 
source...  And they don't have drivers?  <shock>  Those can take a bit 
more effort.  Or perhaps the well known Intel i855 graphics chipset bug? 
  (Fixed in Maverik, by the way)

Only being willing to put an hour into learning a new system is not a 
bug we can easily patch.

But if you want help, go ahead and e-mail me.  I bet I can find drivers 
for much of your stuff.

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