We tell folks to just boot to the DVD/USB and see if it works. That's generally pretty good and is the best indicator out there.
However, you can get a more refined look at how well your hardware will work with Linux. The tool for this is 'hw-probe' and it'll let you really drill down in the report it generates.
This isn't a 100% accuracy type of thing, but it's more info than just booting a live instance to see if it works. It may tell you things like your hardware isn't supported properly in that distro - but it is if you have a different kernel.
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It's a pretty decent tool but I always forget to mention it to people. It was buried in my notes, so it became an article.
However, you can get a more refined look at how well your hardware will work with Linux. The tool for this is 'hw-probe' and it'll let you really drill down in the report it generates.
This isn't a 100% accuracy type of thing, but it's more info than just booting a live instance to see if it works. It may tell you things like your hardware isn't supported properly in that distro - but it is if you have a different kernel.
How To: (More or Less) Learn if Your Hardware Will Work With Linux • Linux Tips
New users often wonder if their hardware will work with Linux. This article will help you find out if your hardware will work with Linux.
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It's a pretty decent tool but I always forget to mention it to people. It was buried in my notes, so it became an article.
