My first project add Linux to my desktop

I have been playing with several live Distros of Linux. I have finally taken the plunge and converted one of my older desktops to Linux.
I have a used Dell Optiplex Pentium 3 700MHz that I converted to Linux 384MB Ram 14 GB hard disk.
DVD rom writer.
I was trying vector Linux (VL) and Knoppix. I finally caved in and tried Ubuntu, it is slightly slower than VL but the video card was recognised without any need for manual changes and that was what made my decision for me.
The whole installation to my hard drive was 30 minutes. I did not attempt to partition the drive so no Mickey$oft left on this computer.
After installation it automatically updated all the packages