Hello All....very interesting posts here. I would like to add my 2 cents worth and I hope its OK in this forum. I see alot of posts from people saying that Knoppix "won't boot" on their computer, or it "locks up". A bunch of problems that we all try to solve for one another. This brings up a point that I read earlier about Linux being for "tinkerers, geeks, and people who read linux manuals for breakfast and settle down to a good Linux book at bedtime." After being into Knoppix for about 3 or 4 months now, I have to agree. It is fun. And it is cool, the whole idea of the live CD. But what I would like to see, is if people are really interested in Linux, Knoppix or whatever flavor, if they try the live cd and want to install on HD, then could some people make a standardized list of KNOWN working hardware, from modem to monitor all the way around. That way, serious people could build their own machines which will run Linux with no problems. Obviously there are tons of people running linux with no trouble. The only trouble I have on my machine is the built-in sound isnt supported, but does work. No stereo, just mono. I plan to install a LINUX supported sound card soon. I understand everyones configurations are not the same, but a standardized list of hardware in a machine that will work with linux would be good for all the serious users and people who really want to get away from Micro$oft products. I guess everyone cant expect the Knoppix live CD to work, boot on EVERYONES computer. It sure is one fine CD though! I have it installed on my 2nd HDD and love it. Of course I have different opinions for apt-get and a few other things! With the price of PC parts it shouldnt be too much trouble to build your own machine, if you are a serious Linux user. Or get a friend to build you one. What motherboards are Linux compatible? What Monitors? Just compile a list of the compatible hardware and either build or replace parts in an existing machine. I dont know, it just seems to me with the large amount of people into KNOPPIX now, and the price of computer components, most of us should all consider either rebuilding to KNOPPIX/LINUX standards or replacing individual parts. What do you think? am I crazy????