Objectives
In this chapter you will learn
To use common Linux tools to detect and identify the hardware installed in a Linux host.
To determine the motherboard information such as vendor, make, model, and serial number
To determine the memory type, speed, and size
To find and list peripheral hardware connected to the system such as printers, mice, keyboards, and more
To generate a list of the hardware attached to the USB and PCI buses
Introduction
What exactly do I mean by hardware detection? For me, hardware detection is the ability to identify what hardware is installed in a Linux host and other ...
