I have 3 'recent' (i.e. less than 10 years old) laptops, all have just had Squeeze installed.

One was using Lenny before, One was Windows XP, & the latest was Windows 7.

All windows have now been replaced.

I had a sound issue with one, but thanks to the good people on here, no longer a problem.

I also have an old desktop that sometimes gets installed with Knoppix or the like, just for amusement.

I have used Slink, Potato, Sarge, Etch, & Lenny. I always do clean installs; probably because of having to do that on Windows machines!!!