Initially one could only get updates from Xandros site, but then they modified their package manager to access debian sites.
On the other hand, I have had Fedora Core 1 with problems, Fedora Core2 update to Fedora Core 1 crashed. New install of FC2 works OK.
Problems with install of Mandrake 10 Community Edition.
Problems with hard disk install of Knoppix 3.4 concerning 'Net connection via modem/router.
Definitely try Xandros. If you need to purchase it, just get the $39.95 US version (no Windows connectivity via CrossOver Office or plugins).The Open Circulation Edition (free for non-commercial use) limits your CD Burner to its minimum speed, but that should be easily overcome by installing the K3b CD/DVD authoring package I suspect (XAndros burns cd's by default from its' file manager, which I don't use),
Go to http://www.xandros.com/products/home/desktopoc/dsk_oc_intro.html to download the free version.
Bill
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