as for your first request. a list a good hardware is already laid out in the forum.

You can also check over at the HCL... this HCL isn't up-to-date in terms of system version but all the hardware listed that is said to work will work (with a few exceptions here and there) in an updated system.

iPC sounds like a good place to start since it is the newest ( and I can safely say that the install does work... tested it on an external HD earlier today ) and has the most options for Hardware.

The biggest thing to note is a full system spec should be given if you want the most accurate help. Most people put this in their signature.

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