Well, it doesn't seem like a fan problem. The computer was on yesterday between 14:00 and 22:00, and it ran flawlessly. Today it was on for about half an hour when the screen simply went black for no reason (I was browsing forums and listening to mp3's).

I'll see to testing Linux, but I'm a bit concerned about installing it on one of my HD's. If I do, do I have to format the HD first, or is there another way to do it that doesn't include removeing all the data from it? I've allso read that it's possible to run it from a CD, is that a reasonable option?

Übereil

Brain: an apparatus with which we think we think.

Ambrose Bierce