Can you maybe explain what the correct terminology for my os
setup would be. Every time that I refer to the Edubuntu setup as having
LTSP server, folks react as if I am installing a machine that will be
something like a command line, full time server. So what it is that I
am using is a full desktop workstation install that includes a gui for
creating a LTSP server connection so that a thin client can be served by
my desktop workstation. Just trying to clear up a lot of confusion I am
causing.

On the xp partitions. FYI - - the way my sony does it is....I have one
80g hard disk, and it will divide it to 2, C & D. My cd drives are F &
G then of course, I have my floppy A and memory stick E. But I have had
folks tell me that the way my Vaio is setup is different from almost all
other modern-ish pc's. I feel special-my wdws didn't even register as
an OEM, Microsux sees it as a purchased copy.

Isn't partition magic a pay program tho? If I had any $$ to spend, I'd
just go buy a new net card for that stupid laptop of mine and solve all
my problems LOL.