Well, if this is true then the debian kernels should work normally ?
Well, you may try and see if the Debian works for you. Maybe it just not work on my machine?

Anyway, it will probably be some time before I really dare to change it.
Install and remove kernel in Debian or Knoppix is very easy. Install a new kernel will not remove your working kernel from your system. It just install a new kernel along side with your current system. There is nothing to be afraid of. If the newly installed kernel does not work, you may just restart your computer with the working kernel and then remove the newly installed one.