linux for my Toshiba laptop?

[Michael Havens]

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 <cryptworks at gmail.com> 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" <lthielster at gmail.com> 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 at 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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