Hi BULUG! I stopped by the BU Linux Users Group table at the activities expo and am really interested in learning more about Linux and as an alternative to a Windows OS. I scheduled an appointment with the IT Help Center next Friday to have my laptop reformatted and the guy I talked to (luke) said they can partition the hard drive so I can install an alternative o/s (he recommended ubuntu?) As an opportunity to build up some good Karma I was wondering if any of you kind-hearted BULUG peeps would be willing to talk with me for a few minutes before this Friday to get more information as to how working on a Linux OS will work (pros, cons, and ideally take a peek at what it looks like if you have it running??) I'm pretty self-sufficient but was also hoping I could connect with someone who might I could reach out to to actually get the Linux OS up and running? :) ~Lauren _________________________________________________________________ Lauren found her dream laptop. Find the PC that’s right for you. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/choosepc/?ocid=ftp_val_wl_290