[TriLUG] Query system hardware information?

[Jonathan Rippy]

I have Debian on an old box that I built.  I
can't remember all the parts that are in the
box so, I was wondering if there is an easy
way to probe the system for information about
the currently installed hardware?  I feel like
this information must exist, but I don't know
where it would be?  (other than the obvious
solution of opening up the box and examining
the components)

Thanks in advance,

jonathan "long time linux fan" rippy