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SubjectRe: What exactly does "supports Linux" mean?
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On Maw, 2003-05-13 at 14:16, Stephan von Krawczynski wrote:
> I bought a card from some vendor, claiming "support for Linux". I tried to make
> it work in a configuration with a standard 2.4.20 kernel from kernel.org. The
> drivers (kernel modules) are binary-only. They did not load because of a
> version mismatch. Asking for versions loadable with standard kernels, I got the
> response that they only support kernels from Red Hat and SuSE, but no standard
> kernels.

So send it back and consult local trading standards rules.

> My general conclusion would be that something not working with a standard
> kernel cannot be called "supporting linux", no matter what distros ever are
> supported. You may call me purist...
> Any ideas?

Linus owns the trademark for the USA certainly.
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