Hoping to install Linux (RedHat or Knoppix)

If you mostly just want to use a GNU/Linux desktop. The best thing you
can do is just do it. :) That is use it. It will force you to learn
it.
You can get help on this list and at the meetings. Also, there were
some
introduction to GNU/Linux classes being held and they may resurface at
some point.

-Derek


So, pop it in and hope for the best? Sounds risky and somewhat exhilirating.

But really. . .Will I need to download and install a bunch of extra drivers
or 'thingies' to make everything work correctly, hardwarewise?