Hello from Adam: You will choosing between the newest kernel and support code vs the prior generation of kernel code and support code. After the install, it would be wise to then download all the patches via Yast Update for most security updates. If you have the newest hardware, there should be more support for your devices. Dvd burners are supported by both, so you should not have a problem. If you are going to dup copy-protected dvds, you will need to download some other libraries. Mentioned in the below mentioned URL, there is new code from OpenSUSE. What is not exactly explained except as a selling point. I am waiting for the newest version of SUSE . And I am wiser. I plan to pull my hard drive with 9.3 and install a fresh larger drive in my workstation. I then plan a new install rather than a upgrade. A new install will be faster and i will then transfer my old data by hanging the old drive on USB. Adam -----Original Message----- From: Ricardo Rodriguez <rr_linux@yahoo.com> Subj: [SLE] 9.3 vs 10 Date: Thu Sep 22, 2005 11:38 am Size: 755 bytes To: suse-linux-e@suse.com You have probably discussed this issue before so I apologize from bring it on again, but after been away (Windowing) for some time I have no idea what have happened on this mailing list since version 6.3 Since am located internationally I would like to take advantage of a friend coming to visit me very soon to buy a Suse box for me. Most probably version 10 won't be available yet so very shortly in a brief: - What will I be missing if decide to get 9.3 instead of waiting for version 10? I'll be running Suse in a dual boot laptop (HP Pavillion ZT3000) with XP Pro. - Can I take advantage of my DVD burning device? --------------------------------- Yahoo! for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.