Linux runs succesfully on most computers, laptops, and platforms. There are several projects underway to port Linux to other hardware configurations. However, Fermilab ONLY supports Linux on Intel CPUs! An overview of hardware compatibility resources are listed below:

• Supported PC-based CPUs include:
  • Intel/AMD/Cyrix 386SX/DX/SL/DXL/SLC
  • Intel/AMD/Cyrix 486SX/DX/SL/SX2/DX2/DX4
  • Intel Pentium, Pentium Pro and Pentium II
  • Symmetrical Multiprocessing (multiple CPUs)

• Supported non-PC based platforms include:
  • Digital Alpha
  • Sun SPARC
  • Macintosh
  • more...
    

• Most laptops and notebooks are supported.

Compatibility Resources

• Linux Compatible Hardware
  Links to specific Linux-compatible hardware and drivers.

• Linux on a Laptop
  A list of laptops by brand/model and related support documentation.

• Linux Hardware Port Projects
  A list of projects underway to port Linux to the Macintosh, Power PC, Digital Alpha, Sun, and other computers.

• Linux Hardware Compatibility HOWTO
  Comprehensive resource for computers, motherboards, bios, laptops, cpus, memory, video cards, controllers, network adapters, sound cards, hard drives, tape drives, CD-ROM drives/writers, removable drives, modems, printers/plotters, scanners, mice, modems, and other hardware.

• Red Hat Hardware Compatibility List
  What is specifically supported by the Red Hat Linux distribution and, in turn, what we at Fermilab support.

• Open Hardware Certification Program
  A self-certification program for hardware manufacturers who wish to apply the "Open Hardware" logo to their packaging. Growing catalog of manufacturers available.