Motherboard Recommendations, and a hello...

[Gary Kaufman]

Bruce and others -

--- bmcculley at rcn.com wrote:

> I may still have some bootable PDP-11 media kicking
> around, if you'd like to add some variety to your
> RT-11 inventory! :-)

I'll never turn down additional PDP-11 media/software
(especially if it's on RX01/RX02 media)!  I also can
archive some of this media for future use, as many 8"
disks are reaching their end of life.  I have an 8"
drive that I can run off a DOS machine, along with a
Catweasel board - so I can read and archive some
pretty wierd formats.  If anyone needs a boot disk for
an Osborne or a Kaypro let me know :)

...
> I went with an ASUS P5B-Deluxe WiFi mobo, after
> shopping around it seemed like the best balance of
> feature set, technology and price ($130, a bargain
> from CDW; NewEgg lists it at $195). 
... 

I wasn't aware of PC-Depot locally.  Good to know, as
I've purchased most stuff from NewEgg or ZipZoomFly. 
Occasionally the 3-4 day wait is painful.

I'm trying to avoid a pre-built system.  I don't want
to pay the "microsoft tax" and I already have several
new cases/power supplies/harddrives etc already lying
around.  I'd like to hand-select components that will
be Linux-Friendly.  I'd also like the option of
overclocking - which the commercial systems or Intel
motherboards typically won't permit.  

I had heard mention of the JMicron/PATA issue, thanks
for the reminder.  I'll remember to get a SATA DVD. 
Thankfully they've come way down in price.

Good to hear that the ASUS P5B-Deluxe is working well.
 Which distribution have you used with it?  Any issues
with audio or wifi driver support under Linux?

Many thanks!

- Gary