Re installing XP on Sony

[Eric Smith]

Jim wrote:
> Thanks, that IS a helpful post.  I would love to set this up with
> Linux like my main computer is but unfortunately Linux does not
> support my Sprint tele-modem software that is written for MS

As far as the suggestion to use Linux or xBSD just to erase the disk
before reinstally Windows, it's even easier to do that is with a boot
floppy or CD designed for that specific purpose, Darik's Boot and Nuke:
    http://dban.sourceforge.net/

Eric