linux for my Toshiba laptop?

[Michael Havens]

cool.
:-)~MIKE~(-:


On Sun, May 19, 2013 at 1:32 PM, Stephen <cryptworks at gmail.com> 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" <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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