I wanted something that would work with the live CD but Im willing to
do a HD install if patching it isnt too difficult. Im a linux newbie so its
still hard tyring to do simple things.

So GainesTR I would be grateful if you could let me know what I need to
do.

is it the same as http://www.houseofcraig.net/acx100_howto.php#app_b

Appendix B: Using the Open Source Acx100 Driver with the Knoppix 3.3 Live CD

I havent tried this yet but im going to try.

It would still be nice to know about specific cards which work esp if any
54G cards i want to get a pcmcia card for wardriving