Hi, there. Ok, Compaq CQ-61, single-core AMD Cempron, unknown make of audio hardware, atheros wireless equipment, 250-gb hard disk, using the latest Debian installer from http://www.debian.org/devel/ and all is well that ends well, and I am completely satisfied with it. The installer itself worked like a dream with speakup standing by me at every turn. After installation, the system came right up talking and I haven't had a lick of trouble out of it yet. My computer, named after the famous starship Enterprise has just been in space dock for a refit and is running like a dream. If there is any specific information you can give me about these unexplained failures you have been experiencing, I will be glad to look into them and help you. Glad to help. Doug Smith
