Animesh K wrote:
>
> Upgrade to Ubuntu, unless you use some Windows applications (like
> photoshop, illustrator, etc).

yes, I had downloaded Ubuntu in order to create dual-boot. My
understanding was that Ubuntu was maybe the best version for a
desktop vs a server.

That plan got stalled when I tried to burn an ISO with Vista, and
the exact same Vista machine wouldn't read it's own just-made CD

Once again, I had not the time nor inclination to fight the OS,
to make a simple CD.