new (old) computer
well. i did it.
i bought my dad a new(er) computer. of course, if I get my old dual-processor working ok, I might just give it to him instead, and keep the 1GHz P3 with plenty of RAM.
I should be able to pick it up in the next 10 days, although I'm told by folks here I will probably be able to get it today.
yes, like i needed another project. well, keeping in touch with my family has become a priority.