** Wayne Stallwood ALUGlist@digimatic.plus.com [2006-02-02 09:30]:
Welcome to the list Robert.
What distribution of Linux are you using at the moment ?
My money's on Mandrake ;)
Also regarding Windows XP, if your upgrade to your machine included significant parts that are essential to it's operation (Processor, Hard Drive or Main Board) then you would have qualified for an OEM copy of Windows XP rather than the full price one your friend bought...The OEM version is a lot cheaper, but can only be used on that machine.
You shouldn't be advertising that fact here should you? At least not without making a more pointed comment about the fact that if your motherboard fails then you technically should be replacing your OS as well, or other similar comment :)
I remember talking to a supplier some time ago that had a major amount of hassle with Microsoft because the motherboard they supplied in a new machine failed within the month and MS were insisting that he supply a brand new copy of Windows with the warranty replacement motherboard! (So either he was out of pocket or the customer would be very unhappy about the extra cost! MS relented in the end though).
** end quote [Wayne Stallwood]