Well, at the moment I am cleaning out PC A with Ubuntu.Quote:
Have you considered reformatting and reinstalling Windows as a option? Providing you have reinstall media or maybe there is a restore partition on the drive itself.
Once I get all files I need, then I need to consider which Ubuntu version/distro etc; best suits PC A.
The main point being internet via VodaFone USB stick.
The VodaFone Install Disk that I have is not compatible with Ubuntu, but I read somehwere this now is fixed ?
Not sure what you mean by "restore partition on drive".
"System Restore" through XP does not function. All functions seem "crippled".
Even if I do re-format drive, I have no set-up disk for PC A.
Nothing what so ever.
PC A has been in the family for long time and no one knows where all it's set-up disks are.
It is old, needs knew battery because it does not hold charge, microphone jacks don't work, no internal burner or DVD.
So I guess it is wise to consider get a new battery at least and keep it for learn Ubuntu, and newsletter purpose only, and we don't do newlsetter permanent, the position is rotated every 1 or 2 years.
I got 18 months to go because there is no replacement at this point in time.
Who ever is next can "inherit" PC A !
Or, it gets recycled, depending on cost of new battery.
Personaly, would be interesting to see what it's limits are by installing Ubuntu and VodaFone the way it is.
Then can evaluate for new battery.
It is running straight from battery charger. If I unplug it, PC A "sleeps", will not hold charge.
So far it has been a good learning experience.
Any suggestions are most welcomed.