The onboard audio chip (needs a soundcard but I can't afford one at the moment) doesn't work so I've compensated and plugged in an old usb skype-style handset (the sort you get from Maplin) and it's doing its thing and I now have audio
I also have a usb soundblaster soundcard and I'm going to test that out later...
I'll be honest, I'm really seriously impressed with Ubuntu and what it's done to a seeminly dead computer
I've also got a microsoft lifecam which I'll plug into it at some point (got a cold, don't want to scare myself thanks!) and see what happens.
I'm learning important rule 1: you *can* breathe new life into an old computer