Differences between previous Linksys WUSB11 and current WU..

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I purchased two of the previous versions of the Linksys WUSB11 802.11b
USB wireless interfaces about 18 months back. I have been able to use
either one on either computer, even troubleshoot the one that recently
failed using the other. In order to continue to have this
flexability, I though I would replace the failed unit with the same
model; however, when I plugged in the new unit,it is seen as new
hardware in WinXP. Anyone one know the answers to the follow: What
has changed between the previous WUSB11 and currently shipping WUSB11
models? Does the new version work any better than the previous? Does
it work with Linux/Knoppix? Can I have both installed on the same
computer, IE.. not remove the old, so I can swap between thw old and
new model on the same computer?

Old version New Version
WUSB11 Wireless USB WUSB11 Wireless-B
Version 2.6 Version 2.8
Linksys Linksys/Cisco Systems

I was hoping this might be a simple swap out between the broken and
replacement WUSB11 units.

Thanks Very Much In Advance for any insight.
Ron