cool. :-)~MIKE~(-: On Sun, May 19, 2013 at 1:32 PM, Stephen wrote: > 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 >> > > --------------------------------------------------- > 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 >