I don't need current hardware... this computer is circa. 93 (about) . This is why linux rules.... to run an up-to date distro you don't need current hardware. It is not like M$ where xp hardware won't run on vista os; and xp won't run on earlier hardware; etc. I think M$ in in cahoots with hardware manufacturers! On 12/1/09, Stephen wrote: > > I have liked the Ubuntu for laptops/desktops. Id suggest trying 9.10 > as it has a number of new features and very current hardware. > > > On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 11:48 AM, mike havens wrote: > > > Okay guys..... I'm ready to plunge into Linux again. Ever since Windows7 > > came out and certain companiesupdated... upgraded.... up-whatever they > did, > > my laptop (Toshiba Satellite with an Atheros AR5005GS wireless card) > keeps > > on needing its registry to be cleaned. Which distro works best out of the > > box with automatic detection and that kind of stuff? > > > > -- > > :-)~MIKE~(-: > > > --------------------------------------------------- > > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > > > > > > -- > A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from > rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button. > > > Stephen > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- :-)~MIKE~(-: