While this is probably not the first time I've seen an install guide for Ubuntu it is certainly the easiest one. There's a new feature built into 8.04 allowing extremly simple dual booting. Here's how: How to dual boot Ubuntu 8.04 under Windows
From Digg: Win 3dMark 06 Advanced Free! (cash prizes too)
Basically just whoever can overclock the best will win cash and the software. Its a pretty easy contest if you like overclocking.
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When Intel and Microsoft don't want to say what its about, I get worried since it affects sooo many computers.
From Digg:
Serious Bug found in Core 2 Duo, Intel and Microsoft release patch
So, the story is that some engineers at Dell found an issue with their servers and started talking...
For something like that I'd just get the lowest cost option from newegg. Your not going to have a powerful computer but you could certainly run the linux version of Sagetv or Mythtv on it if you wanted to replace the Win2k setup.
here's a link...
Your temps are a bit on the high side for me... Orthos crashing means your overclock isn't quite right... Perhaps looks at improving case air flow or room temps if you are stock on the stock fan...
You'd be best with the c2d setup, its such a massive upgrade processor wise you'd really notice it on the day to day stuff and the games. Keep the current video card for the moment and you'll still see a boost in speeds since the opteron is almost certainly capping your 7800's performance.
From Digg; http://digg.com/hardware/Great_PC_Buying_Guide_2 is a good write up on what to look for when deciding between building your own system and buying one premade.
Its a good read, but I think I'd talk a little more about Vista. I've gotten a few systems in the last couple of months...
How to make a Ubuntu File server is a very easy to follow guide on exactly how to download, setup and install Ubuntu on a PC for use as a file server. Nice and noobie friendly for those looking to get started.
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