[Irishguy]

jeeze i think i will try that kubuntu...looks way better then i expected...

[ShadowAce]

looks way better then i expected...

Most Linux distros look way better than expected. I installed Fedora Core on my laptop, and I have full functionality--windows (6 desktops), multimedia for listening to music while I work, Network connectivity, Office applications, plus anything else I could wish.

All right from the initial install, which took less time than the initial install of Windows.

[FLAMING DEATH]

You might want to give Mepis a try, too.

It's Kubuntu/Ubuntu based, but makes configuration of a lot of things much easier, plus it has Java/Flash and Realplayer already installed. In my opinion, it's a far more straightforward distro than Kubuntu/Ubuntu.

[dyed_in_the_wool]

jeeze i think i will try that kubuntu...looks way better then i expected...

Both kubuntu and ubuntu (only difference is one uses KDE and the other uses the GNOME desktop manager) are both real nice operating systems that support all kinds of architectures. If you go with a ubuntu based system, I recommend running Automatix to get everything 'tweaked' up front. A big issue is installing codecs for media. Since you own a copy of Win98, you've payed the licensing fee already. Good luck.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

jeeze i think i will try that kubuntu...looks way better then i expected...

In case you didn't see it, they will send you a Kubuntu CD for free, in case you don't have access to broadband to download the ISO image.

[Echo Talon]

jeeze i think i will try that kubuntu...looks way better then i expected...

Wait till july 10th and download and install Mepis 6 final. distrowatch.com