Ok, the deed is done. Ubuntu is now up and running on the other computer. I feel somewhat proud of my achievement
One pack of cds bought, Ubuntu redownloaded and burnt as an iso a little bit slower than last time and hey presto - we have a machine thats worthy of calling a computer
I've also acquired a few more friends for having done this deed too.. *lol*
And as for it smelling of cats? it doesn't anymore!!
I just have an issue now as regards the RAM. There are two 512mb sticks in, but it's only seeing 128mb???
(thats what I'm seeing anyway)
I've unplugged it and checked to make sure it was seated correctly, and it is... so is this something I can sort out or...?
Either way, the performance is sweet, no complaints there. Just need some time now to get adjusted to it.
I haven't had the opportunity (as yet) to get it online at all, but I will do before the end of the week (hardwired, not wireless, not yet anyway)
Now all I have to do is get the P4 comp working. It just needs a power supply, double up on the RAM (currently 1GB) and a hdd...
(May actually chicken out of that and get a good local company to do any work for me in getting it running right...)
And yes, I'll probably install ubuntu on that aswell... and I'll probably look into getting another monitor too
What will I do with a multi-pc household? absolutely no idea!!
Just PRAYING I don't get another computer for Christmas!! (actually, I am... the geek in me has decided it needs multiple operating systems and a nightmare new year haha!)