CrunchBang Linux: The end
What a bummer.  CrunchBang succeeded more for me in the first install attempt on older, weirder hardware than any other distro I tried (including things like Puppy Linux, Damn Small Linux or even Debian with defaults).  I have it set up as a dual-boot 'failsafe' OS on a couple old WinXP machines, one of which I use daily.For getting up & running quickly with minimal hassle, while still being rich in features and easy for noobs on basic tasks, I have found nothing that compares-- not sure what I'm going to replace it with yet, would love it if anyone has suggestions.