Dunno what is wrong my my other machine though (passes memtest86+)..it has never been that happy with Linux (evil via unichrome chipset, avoid on a laptop at all costs) but now it is unstable to the point of not really being usable.
The tables have turned then - last month it was me without a machine capable of doing much, having only just got it out of the box. This time, I'll be the one capable of starting up wireless!! haha!
:)
I'll install Kino, anyway, just in case you have any more last minute issues ... and perhaps borrow a projector from work, in case we can find a use for it.
Peter.