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I'd use Xubuntu it will run faster.
make sure you have burned the disk properly (IE not just dropped a .iso file onto a disk)
Set the computers bios to boot from CD as 1st device (I sometimes disable the hard disk here just in case)

If you downloaded the full live CD then it will boot straight into a live session of Xubuntu and there will be a desktop icon for installation. Follow the steps and bingo.

Enjoy.

+1

Old laptop? Use Xubuntu.
It is very similar to Ubuntu but uses a lightweight window manager (XFCE4) it needs far less system resources than "Full Fat" Ubuntu with Gnome window manager.
If it's a really old laptop you could use fluxbuntu (Uses Fluxbox Window Manager) but that is a bit minimal)

Any questions just ask, I run Xubuntu on Both my laptops, and Home Cinema PC. as well as Ubuntu on my Home Desktop and my Office Server.

The good news for you is that your old hardware will be well supported in Linux. However is your laptop requires add-ons like a USB wireless card or bluetooth card then please ask someone before buying. Some cards work better with Linux than others.

Your software:

wireless internet access (firefox) - Firefox (already installed in Ubuntu)
outlook express - Thunderbird (Already installed in Ubuntu)
ms excel (multiple sheets, bits of VB etc.) - OpenOffice (Already installed in Ubuntu) You may need to use add programs to add all the different packages spreadsheets, Draw, Database etc)
itunes - Listen Music Player (Use Synaptic package manager and search for "Listen")
paint.net - The Gimp (Already installed in Ubuntu)

Good luck.
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I'll handle the court.
I run an installation business so have experience in project management (logistics, installation, people management etc)
Also, I can be pretty persuasive so that might help with the councils/sponsors :)

I'm heading down to central st now for practice throw-ins

What Hassan said.
Happy birthday H.

That looks a lot like my polo bike.
You're not building a polo-tractor like me are you Dale??

I want to be in but seeing as I have been working until 1am most days this week I should really go home and spend time with the missus.
I intentionally rode the non-polo bike today for that reason.

Saturday should be good though, weather looks promising... (Downham court?)

3 of my favorite French films

L'Homme Du Train
Les Choristes
Angel A

And one Spanish (I know it's not French or Italian)
The Orphanage (El Orfanato)

I can give you DVDRips of Angel A & The Orphanage and I have DVD's of Les Choristes and L'Homme Du Train.

Check IMDB and PM me if you're interested in borrowing any of them.
[U][/U]

you'll see...

uh oh!

sorry em i forgot.
I'll bring tofu, 2 vegan envelopes and a sieve.

p.s: don't try to find any meaning in my last post. I'm just sitting in my car really bored because i'm early for my meeting.

i'll bring an egg, two envelopes, and a sieve.

tom, you bring your gang and i'll bring mine.
We'll meet at the downham road court and do battle at dawn. (aka 8am)

i'm up for a few games tomorrow night, i'm hoping that people will be playing all day on saturday and i also want some early morning practice on sunday.
Who'll be where? And when?

Happy birthday dude

My team isn't on there either!

I emailed ages ago.

We don't have a name yet (will have one this week)

For now please add TEAM TBC 3 (Dave)

Thanks

Bump...
(or should I say pump?)

I just remembered falling over when I got home. I fell onto my bikes and I've scratched my Nitto stem :(

Save those messages I want to hear them

haha I remember saying that and thinking how funny it was at the time.

yeah even funnyier is the 4 voice msgs on my phone ;)

4? Did I leave that many?! haha. I bet they're awesome.

ice and salsa everywhere.

Haha!
Jason, do you remember trying to get ice out of the tray into the glass and knocking the whole thing onto the floor?

Next time I go over to Ray & Jason's I'll bring a bottle of Scotch cos I think I drank a lot of theirs last night.