SLED10 Hardware Tips

This page is a "hub" for other articles pertaining to getting certain types of hardware to run with Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop 10.

If you tackled some tough hardware issues, please post how you solved the problem.

Modems

Not everyone is fortunate enough (yet) to be using a high-speed Internet connection. If you are among the unfortunate, you may want to check out these articles:

• SLED10: Modem Tips
• SLED10: Modem Connection using KPPP
• SLED10: Using Squid with KPPP - Speed up your Connection with Squid

Other Modem Resources

• Linmodems.org

Wireless Network Adapters

• SLED10: Using ndiswrapper

Other Wireless Resources

• ndiswrapper Wiki - Includes other instructions as well a list of cards with appropriate drivers known to work.

Video Cards

SLED10 tries to automatically install the appropriate Video Drivers for your hardware, however sometimes you need to manually install the drivers for various reasons - here's how.

• SLED10: Installing nVidia or ATI Proprietary Drivers

Other Video Card Resources

• Nvidia Installer HOWTO for SUSE LINUX users