Hardware Lister

What is Hardware Lister?

lshw (Hardware Lister) is a versatile tool that provides comprehensive details about the hardware configuration of a machine. It can generate detailed reports on a wide range of hardware components, including CPU, SATA controllers, IDE controllers, ISA bridges, USB interfaces, PCI slots, Ethernet interfaces, audio devices, video devices, input devices, DIMM sockets, and modules. The tool is designed to work on x86 systems with Desktop Management Interface (DMI) or EFI (IA-64) capabilities, as well as some PowerPC machines, making it a valuable resource for system administrators, hardware enthusiasts, and IT professionals

Highlights

• Extensive hardware reporting: Gathers detailed information on a wide range of hardware components, including CPU, storage controllers, interfaces, and peripherals
• Cross-platform compatibility: Supports x86 systems with DMI or EFI, as well as some PowerPC machines, ensuring broad applicability
• Detailed system analysis: Generates comprehensive reports on the hardware configuration, enabling in-depth understanding of the system
• Versatile use cases: Useful for system administrators, hardware enthusiasts, and IT professionals in understanding and troubleshooting hardware-related issues.