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Subject: Re: FreeBSD and aquiring proper drivers
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"Jennifer Gold" <jenniferg@cticomtel.com> writes:

> Is there any way to obtain driver code from FreeBSD regarding Dell systems,
> or would I have to ask certain vendors if they would/could write the code?
> Is there someone who could recommend me to even a consulting firm about
> this?  Thanks,

Depends what kind of devices you're talking about.
I have a bunch of Dell desktops at work, and all their 
hardware is recognized and operates well (or, at least
as well as it does under any other OS..).