Heh.. that's the one problem with linux today I think.. hardware support

In terms security, Trustix follows the model common in the BSD series.. have the default install be secure. All services but those required for normal operation are disabled by default. Instead of Sendmail, it uses Postfix as the default MTA (considered by some to be more secure.) Generally, it's an extremely minimal installation. No frills, no gimmicks.. only the basics need to run a server. Anything else you might need you can download. (It doesn't come with X either.. the developers essentially think "X Has no place on a server "..

One thing that I've had to get used to is that the text editor PICO isn't installed by default.. and I've been meaning to teach myself Vi.. so, this is giving me an excuse to...

More info can be found in the trustix users guide @ trustix.net...

(I can talk more if you like.. just don't wanna bore you Essentially though.. it's NOT a desktop distro. Made for a server.. period.

Ryan