I would recommend 6.06 (latest kernel & desktop envs). Back sometime I tried 5.1 live CD and it did not support audigy notebook card. 6.06 is awesome.
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Mmm.. not sure why. Could be your external devices. Try unplugging your USB and PCMCIA devices. I had no problems running the Live session with my USB and PCMCIA card plugged in, tho.
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Guys... I was able to install Ubuntu 6.06 on a little 20GB partition and dual-boot with XP. It's so cool and has everything I need for my everyday use. I'm a linux newbie and I think I can now get my hands dirty playing with it. I will...