Hey all, haven't been much of an active member since club meetings got switched around. But I am still a big Linux user! I am looking for some input on a current issue I am facing with trying to install a Linux system again.

My current setup is:

Gateway/Acer Laptop

Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit OS

NV55c39 (i believe)

i5 Intel cpu,

8GB RAM

60GB SSD

I have to be using a Microsoft OS (much to my hatred) due to my insulin pump software and my music production software. Currently there are only drivers compatible with a Microsoft OS, for the wireless USB receiver that my insulin pump transmits too. This is why I have to have Windows access (and the ability to change/install namesaid software + drivers) For all my art/photography/productivity and EVERYTHING else I way prefer Ubuntu and opensource software, so I am trying to setup a Linux system very soon! I am not comfortable partitioning my SSD as this is still pretty new technology for me, so I would like to install a second hard drive via removing the optical disc drive and using a caddy (sp?).

I have never cracked open my laptop to this degree, but decided that this will be the cheapest and most efficient method of using my current hardware, smallest budget, and having a Linux system again. Please let me know any links/advice or help anyone can give. Also when are we meeting now?

Thanks!

~Caleb Wilson