Technically the problem back then was the 5V rail not being strong enough. Sometimes 2 PSUs of the same wattage rating can be remarkably different in terms of the power, especially on particular rails.
Psyber wrote:You could always give her Ubuntu Linux. Easy install and comes with Firefox, the Evolution email programme, and Open Office, and they'll post you free disks if you order on the web site. It is easy to use too.
I'll certainly have a look at that. Thanks so much Psyber..
Smithy
Iv'e got 4 ubuntu linux disks here to give away if you or anyone else is interested. Just pm me and will work something out.