On 20-Sep-06, at 8:58 PM, Rony wrote:
The point I am trying to make is that by now linux should be developed to atleast that decent level where it can be installed on any regular/popular motherboard without having to experiment with different distros.
you missed the point - the point is that by now motherboard manufacturers should have the sense to make sure their motherboards are linux compliant - otherwise they are not going to be popular for long.