linux for my Toshiba laptop?

[Stephen]

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" <bmike1 at gmail.com> 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 <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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