Live CD's use very generic settings to be more compatible. But if it works you generally can get it to work after install. On May 19, 2013 12:33 PM, "Michael Havens" wrote: > 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 >> > > > --------------------------------------------------- > 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 >