Thank you Dazed,
I plan to wipe off windows and make it a Linux only laptop.
I plan to use it for email and to store images.
I will ask the question again and send more information on the laptop.
Mike
On 05/19/2013 06:46 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 <mylinux@cox.net
> <mailto:mylinux@cox.net>> 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
>
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