Reply #4: Gotta love the magical incantations that the Linux wizards have in their bags of tricks.

[ConsAreLiars]

The computer hardware makers have to go through all sorts of procedures to make sure that their gear will work with m$ OS's,

Most everything also works with current Linus distros, since they read the hardware specs and install the needed drivers automagically. But, when not, there is usually some magic available. Reading some Linux help forums (odd hobby, but hey!), Those magic spells are beginning to read as a meaningful language.

(edit: it's always something)