I have absolutely no problem running Knoppix on my brand new Gateway laptop. I can also mount/dismount the flash USB drive with no problem.
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GATEWAY CX2608 Convertible Tablet Notebook -

Intel Pentium M Processor 740, 1.73GHz, with Centrino Technology, 512MB RAM, 60GB Hard Drive, 14-inch Widescreen WXGA TFT Display, DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive, Integrated Wireless, 5 in 1 Card Reader, Windows XP Tablet 2005
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Processor Brand: Intel
Processor Class: Pentium M Processor
Processor Number: 740
Processor Speed: 1.73 GHz
Bus Speed: 533 MHz
Mobile Technology: Centrino
L2 Cache Size: 2 MB
Memory Speed: PC2-4200 (533MHz)
Memory Technology: DDR2-SDRAM
Installed Memory: 512 MB
Maximum Memory: 2 GB
Hard Drive Capacity: 60 GB
Drive Controllers: IDE (Ultra ATA/DMA)
Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
CD-RW Write Speed: 24 X
CD-RW Rewrite Speed: 24 X
CD-RW Read Speed: 24 X
DVD Read Speed: 8 X
Additional Drives: DVD/CD-RW Combo
Sound Support: Digital Audio (16-bit)
Video Chipset Brand: Intel
Video Chipset: Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 900
Shared Video RAM (Max): 128 MB
Resolution: 1280 x 768
Display Size: 14.0 in
Display Type: Active Matrix LCD (TFT)
Port Connectors: • 3 USB 2.0 Ports
• 1 VGA External Connector
• 1 IEEE 1394 port
• Audio - Microphone In
• Audio - Headphone / Audio Out
• 1 RJ-11 Modem
• 1 RJ-45 Ethernet LAN
• 1 Port Replicator Connector
Card Slots: Memory Stick
Memory Stick Pro
Secure Digital(SD)/MMC
xD-Picture Card
(1) Type II / Type I CardBus
Network Support: Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps)
Wireless Protocol: 802.11g
Modem Speed: 56 Kbps
Input Devices: Keyboard
Touchpad
Number of Batteries: 1
Installed Operating System: Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
Included Software: Productivuty Software:
• Microsoft® OneNote 2003
• Microsoft® Works 8.0
• Microsoft® Money 2005
• Microsoft® Encarta Online
• Adobe® Acrobat® ReaderTM 7
• Microsoft® Experience Pack for Tablet PC
• Microsoft® Education Pack for Tablet PC
Digital Media Software:
• Microsoft Windows Media Player 10
• Microsoft® Digital Image Starter Edition 2006 (with 60-day Digital Image Standard 2006 Trial)
• CyberLink® PowerDVD
• Nero 6 Suite
• RealNetworks RealPlayer®
• Quicktime
Gateway Internet Security Shield:
• Norton Internet SecurityTM 2005 (90-day complimentary trial)
• McAfee Anti-SpyWare 2005 (30-day complimentary trial)
• Gateway BigFix®: Identifies and resolves problems that affect the system before they occur
Height: 1.4 in
Width: 13.6 in
Depth: 11.1 in
Weight: 6.9 lbs