Thank you! I have no idea who Coco is, but he sounds very helpful. Perhaps I will wait to see what tcpip says and confer with you from there? I am also open to suggestions for parts and so on!

Also, as to the whole Windows thingummy - it's more or less ideological, yes...not just an anti-corporations thing (in which case pirating would be fine), but also a pro-open source thing. I guess I am kind of hoping that by using linux I'll be forced to become more computer-literate.

In the end though, if linux proves too hard I may have to resort to piracy.

Also: If you find any computers made out of recycled bits of plastic pulled off rescued penguins and powered by rotting potato peels with 100% hemp carrying bags, that would be great :)

Also: Hi! I haven't seen you for a while! I hope your life is currently pleasant. If you're ever in the mood for people, and specifically me, feel free to invite me to join you in some form of social interaction.