I am having a difficult time locating a replacement motherboard for my desktop that is Linux friendly, rf-quiet, and has the desired features. I am trying to refine what I need (and to discover if it exists). David Garnier on the linrad@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx list has provided an excellent start along my search by recommending the Intel 845GBV -- it is reportedly very rf-quiet but consolidates too much on the motherboard -- creating potential Linux conflicts and eliminating (or making more complex) the ability to change/upgrade peripherals (sound, video, network, etc.). It is also a bit older technology. Anyone know if the Intel 845GBV permits the conflict-free bypassing of the embedded peripherals? I'd like a Pentium-4 motherboard without sound, video, or network cards embedded that is rf-quiet (at least FCC Class-B) is what I seek. DDR memory slots (supporting at least two 512M PC-2100 2.5v so-dimms), IEEE 1394 Firewire, 4 or more usb, ps/2, serial, parallel, vga out, etc. If sound is embedded it must have stereo line in and out , and mic in (for LinRadio and FlexRadio). Any suggestions, please? Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e
