Ok, I burnt the new version of KNOPPIX and it works on ....so far one system.

Sis 900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter (check)
Intel PRO/1000MT (check)

Another system .... simply dies before it fully loads, the entire system locksup. Its a Dual P3-950 with 512 MB RAM


It gets to the boot:
loads .... 2 or 3 things.....shows TUX....then just sits there.....been waiting for 10 mins.

The same CD I tested on 2 other systemsand it works without a problem.