I don't know about the live cd thing. I once had a live cd not work after the install. :-)~MIKE~(-: On Sun, May 19, 2013 at 8:26 AM, Stephen wrote: > Also note most distros have a livecd you can use to try it out without > installing. > On May 19, 2013 6:46 AM, "Dazed_75" wrote: > >> Most distros will work on a box that can run Vista. Some Toshiba laptops >> use a Toshiba specific method of power control and need to be installed >> with ACPI turned off. >> >> That's about all anyone could say since you have provided no details >> about your machine or what you want to do with it (dual boot vs wipe >> Windows and replace with Linux vs other options). >> >> As far as what distro to choose, that is as much up to your preferences >> as anything. We could offer our opinions but they would be based on our >> differing opinions rather than your needs and desires. >> >> If you would like to discuss some options, you are welcome to come to >> Stammtische (Tuesday 7pm), Ubuntu Hour (Thursday 7pm), or an Installfest >> (Saturday 6/1 10-4pm). And there are other events where you could talk >> with us. >> >> Stammtische @ Iguana Macks 1371 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224 >> >> Ubuntu Hour @ Extreme Bean SW corner area of McClintock & Southern >> >> Installfest @ UAT (University of Advancing Technology) 2625 W. Baseline >> Road Tempe, AZ 85283 (Between 48th & Fry's) >> >> >> On Sun, May 19, 2013 at 6:43 AM, mike enriquez wrote: >> >>> I am looking for a distro to load on my Toshiba laptop that is running >>> Vista. >>> >>> Does anyone know, how I can tell if this will work or not. >>> Thanks >>> >>> Mike Enriquez >>> >>> -- >>> * Knowledge becomes obsolete; research everything! * >>> >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Dazed_75 a.k.a. Larry >> >> Please protect my address like I protect yours. When sending messages to >> multiple recipients, use the BCC: (Blind carbon copy). Remove addresses >> from a forwarded message body before clicking Send. >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >