Slackware 12.1

Discussion in 'Linux, BSD and Other OS's' started by FearisFailure, Jul 17, 2008.

  1. FearisFailure

    FearisFailure Geek Trainee

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    This is probably a really dumb question but does anyone have any drivers for SlackWare 12.1? I know people write their own most of the time but I just thought if their was anyone who knew of any driver sites? :confused:
     
  2. sabashuali

    sabashuali Ani Ma'amin

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    I do not think it is dumb....
    Drivers for what?
     
  3. Addis

    Addis The King

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    Most people who use Linux don't write their own drivers. The vast majority of drivers on a Linux system are actually built into the kernel itself. You don't go to a download site to get drivers, the kernel supports a very wide range of different hardware already.

    Sometimes hardware can come with their own Linux drivers that need to be compiled and inserted into the kernel, but I don't know of any Linux driver websites, most of the time they're available directly from the manufacturer.

    What hardware drivers do you need?
     
  4. FearisFailure

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    That makes a lot of sense. Thank you guys for your help. That gives me a much better understand of what I need to do. Thanks Again!!
     

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