I would agree with Ghandalfar that the latest technology may trip up Knoppix which is the opposite of how likely windows is to work with a new computer.

Until all major brands make their machines compatible with Linux as well as windows there will be an issue with brand new hardware and the average user who doesn't know how to track down and modify his linux package or kernel.

Looking on the bright side, IBM have embraced Linux and assemblers such as Dell do at least offer linux on a limited set of their hardware. Let's hope manfacturers expand their linux offerings which should resolve these type isues over time.

JP