I installed ubuntu on the laptop last weekend. The ease of installation was happy-making. Gnome has come a long way since I was last bothered to check it out - another point! And you can use enlightenment or fluxbox, 3 points to ubuntu!

But lastly, the reason I’m staying and converting from my winxp install is this: you can do any fucking thing you like.

Ok, you want old, shitty technology?? I got old, shitty technology…

These are some items that still work, but I don’t use anymore. If you want them, email me privately and I’ll post ‘em. (Oz-tray-ans only please - I can’t afford international postage.)

1

Sony tape walkman - no record function, no headphones….

2

Creative Nomad 1, comes with “docking station / charger” and a few sets of AAA Nimh batteries.

3 - snapped up by Horatio Hornblower….

A nice scientific calc. It actually displays the formula you’re typing, and of course is solar-powered and comes adornded with anti-centrelink stickers.

annaaniston at gmail dot com if you would like to be the new user of any of this fine junk…..