Hello,

I am looking for a live linux distro that is able to recognize more hardware by "default" without installation. For example, when I borrow a laptop/netbook, I want to be able to boot the live linux distro and be able to have wireless access to internet (at least most of the time).

I know how to get the wireless working if I have internet access to begin with, but sometimes I do not have a wired connection or am not allowed to install stuff.

I would like to try many live distros on different laptops, but it would be hard to convince other people to give me their laptops to do that; so I would really appreciate your help.

Thanks

this is not about the distro this is a kernel question. since all the hardware drivers are in the kernel. Read this And realize when you post to the open community you may be talking to the people that maintain and write the drivers. check this out.here
the linux kernel went over a million lines years ago. uncompressed kernel is about 350 mb and completely compiled is over a gig of drivers.
it is up to you to learn the very basics to utilize this knowledge.

Thanks for your prompt response.

But the link you give (Linux Hardware Compatibility Lists) has the list by distros (at least the beginning), not kernels. Why?

I realize that. What is the problem with asking a question? I don't see your point there.

Thanks for that information, that means that it is small enough to fit in a "regular" thumb drive.

Are you saying that I should create my own live linux distro? If so, it would seem that you answered my question "Live linux distro with more wifi drivers" by saying 'go create your own' (not that it is a bad answer, by the way).


Thanks

Knoppix is a well-known live-centric distro with good hardware support.

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My object was to let you have all the info. it is up to you to read why.

Take a look at puppy
http://puppylinux.org/main/index.php...%20Started.htm

Kind regards

I second the motion on Knoppix. Mint might be a second choice. At one time I might have said Suse, but now I will not touch it with a ten foot pole.

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I could show you how to make your own,etc with various kernels
in the ones I make, and I'm no expert
I try to put in all the drivers I can

I can point you to kernel sources allowing you to create a good livecd/usb,etc
too

I will try Knoppix. When I have more time and experience I will try to make my own.

Thanks

I have a small usb device that I know works. Just bring it every time you bring the live cd. That way you don't guess.