Alternatives to Windows?

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Paul wrote:well... I will :) I use laptop with external usb wireless card :) hope it will fin it :)
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Hi JSR! How do you boot your linux from sd card? just tryed puppy and it looks graet and simple but after instalation on sd card I can not boot up my laptop :( any tips?
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Downloaded latest Super Ubuntu (Super OS as it's now known) and playing around with this.

Not wanting to fall behind, I'm downloading Puppy to give this a go :)

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I am sure you will like it :) justin. quick and simple when use from live-cd. just cant figure it out how to boot it from sd card. I think vista will not allow me :(
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Is there option in bios to boot from there?
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yes. but no for sd slot :(
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Just booted into Puppy on the laptop for the first time.....using a CD to see how it goes. Not got the USB stick working myself yet though.

Managed to configure the wireless internet on the laptop, DSF showing in Seamonkey now!
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