Have knoppix 4.2 running on a new HP dv8000 with no problem - installed to HD not problem but I must an external mouse instead of the touch pad and the dvd drive does not work - which I find strange since it worked fine off the live-dvd. The native wireless card does not work but a D-Link AirplusG (DWL-g630) work right out of the box no problem. Hardwire to the internet was also no problem. USB external hard drives are also no problem.

Anyone have any ideas on the dvd drive?

Also, I want to use a Netgear USB wireless adapter as well but no luck.

Thanks....