Oh, I may well try Xubuntu, Simon. Thanks for the suggestion. I got past the boot-up problem with DSL by tweaking the video settings, but then I couldn't get it to recognize my PCMCIA wireless card, which Puppy Linux did recognize.

So, we'll keep working. I have to admit I have an ulterior motive - my stepson is working with me on this, and it keeps him from being a total couch potato this summer vacation.

This certainly isn't working as easily as it was to install Ubuntu on five-year-old equipment with lots of RAM and hard drive space, but it's an interesting puzzle and we're learning a lot.

-Joe-