Lynn David Newton wrote:
> 
>   John> This is what I did the last time...
> 
>   John> Buy another disk -- hey, they are CHEAP.
> 
> Not if you've been laid off for over seven months, have
> a wife working only part time, and a daughter in
> nursing college.

ouch... sorry to hear.

> In fact, I can't go out and buy a bundled new distro
> right now. Yes, I know I could download the CDs from
> somewhere or other.

There are also plenty of people around who would likey be able/willing
to burn you a copy if you do not have a burner handy.

> However, I think I may have a spare 40GB drive lying
> around somewhere. I'll have to look for it.

even if it is only a little one, a full blown OS typically takes less
than 2GB, and maybe 6 if you go whole hog.

> ...
>   John> The bad part comes later when you have to clean
>   John> up all your junk ...
> 
> I have lots of stuff, but keep my disks free of
> clutter.
> 
> ... ... <.> I'm thinking, I'm thinking ... ...