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    Ubuntu Linux - a superb new distribution

    Hi coolred, Yeah know what u mean about the mouse button assignments, got the same mouse. Not sure how to assgin those buttons system wide. To jazz up gnome i would recommmend going to Gnome Art there are some cool icons, gartoon is pretty good, you can get theme window additions and boot...
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    Ubuntu Linux - a superb new distribution

    For me, Ubuntu rocks. Its pretty easy to install, looks the same as Debian's Sarge. Was quite impressed that it picked up my wireless Lan card :) Though I would recommened it for a desktop enviroment as its sound, package updates/upgrades are easy. Would stick to Debian Woody as a server based...
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    What was your first computer?

    Nice Thread this one.... Started my days on a ZX-Spectrum.... with 2 button JOYSTICK! :) 286, 1MB ram 20MB H/D - 14" Colour Monitor OakTech 256colour Graphics Card. 5.25" floppy drive. Adlib Gold sound card 486DX-33, 4MB ram 500MB H/D, 1MB Vesa Graphics card, Sound Blaster 16 Value. P2...
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    Please help.

    Hi there, sorry to hear about the probs you are having. Is viewing a web page still having the "wipers effect" for you? Have you tried upping the hardware acceleration slider in Display properties>Settings Tab>Advanced>Troubleshooting Tab. As for the reboots could be ram? got any spare DIMMS...