[COLUG] Re:Help with getting a Live CD to work: First Try Knoppix

[jep200404]

David Sherman wrote:

〉 I am trying to get a Live CD to work on a new Compaq Presario F730US.

〉 Any suggestions on using any Live CD that will work.

First, try Knoppix. Its autoconfiguration abilities are good. 

〉 Yes, I do need wireless connection with this laptop.

One thing at a time. 

> It comes with Nvida graphics and Broadcom wireless connection.

My condolences. That said, Ubuntu embraces proprietary drivers 
more than other distros. 

〉 Ubuntu 7.04 won't boot and I get error messages that tell me that
〉 bcm43xx.microcode5.fw is the problem.

If you are wanting to _install_ Ubuntu, wait a week for 7.10. 

Jim