Having only just started tinkering with Linux Distro's, i have installed one on an old Win ME machine with good results. As you say, it does install everything reasonably easily, and i have my father using it at the moment. Considering he has never used a computer before this, he's doing quite well on it, and it has everything he needs. After this glowing recommendation, i think i may try this out, with a view to replace the other distro. I'll let you know how my experience went.