Quote Originally Posted by Harry Kuhman
The answer is for customers to let the manufacturers know they are not happy with the lack of open Linux support, and to vote with their purchases. Rather than say "Perhaps it will be possible to connect with my Linksys USB wireless card", do some research before buying a wireless NIC (or other device) and be sure that there is Linux support, or don't buy it.
I agree, but I'm not heading to Office Depot to buy a whole new setup to run Linux on. I'm converting from Windows. My laptop appears to be incompatible with Knoppix. (Not sure about other distros). And replacing my fairly new laptop isn't an option. If it was, I'd buy a Mac Book and not need to worry about making Linux work. As for my Linux wireless card, I have it on hand so I thought I'd try it. If it won't work, you can bet whatever I replae it with WILL be Linux friendly.

But I agree 100%. Vote with your dollar. EXACTLY why I drove an hour to the nearest Mac store last night. The wifes PC died (again) and I got tired of dealing with Windows crap. So I took my checkbook and drove an hour and bought her a new Mac mini. She loves it. Linux was not an option for her. But it is for me. So IF I can find a way to make it work on this laptop, I'll run it. If I like it, I'll keep running it. If I don't, I'll run Windows until my laptop dies then buy a Mac.