Quote Originally Posted by blahblahblah
my compaq presario 900 laptop got linux running without a problem.
it was impossible to install redhat but as soon as i tried knoppix everything worked. booting off the cd i had to use the nousb cheat but thats about it.

the only complaint i have is that there is no 3d accelleration for my ati mobility UI vidcard.
I too got Knoppix working with the nousb cheat on my Compaq 900Z - then I actually got the conexant modem working after a hard drive install - no If I could just get 3d acelleration, I'd dump winblows forever! Any ideas when #Da will be available?