
After a few minor problems, I finally got Ubuntu set-up and I have not used Windows since installing it.
The two main problems that I had were getting MP3's to play and getting audio and video plug-ins to work in Firefox, the web browser. Here's what I recommend:

After a slight problem, I have finally installed Ubuntu 6.10 on my Windows XP computer. For some reason the computer froze during installation leaving Windows in one partition on one half of the hard drive. I found help on the Ubuntu Forum (more about this below in The Install).

Exploratory Phase
My Apple Mac died recently after almost five years of dedicated service. I have a MacBook so there is no need to rush into buying a new desktop. I have a PC that I think may be good for Ubuntu, it's about four years old.