Laptop shuts down during virus scan in safe mode

Aurora Range:

Sounds interesting - I always wanted to learn Linux anyway. I'm downloading Kubuntu right now and burning it to CD to test drive it. I do have one concern though: I use Verizon wireless broadband for my internet connection, and I'm not sure if they make software that's compatible to Windows.

I'm sorry, I meant compatible with LINUX, not Windows. I've had enough problems with the latter OS to begin with...