and replaced with a Reiser filesystem (Linux) for good measure. That way, the 98 install program won't have the option of re-using any pre-existing (read: CORRUPT, MISPLACED, INACCURATE, IRRELEVANT, OUTDATED OR STUPIDLY WRITTEN) files or structures, but will have to do a full install - for real, as opposed to what any canned prompts may erroneously claim.

So after the move (2 weeks or so), I'll take it back to the school and borrow a power supply again and see if the thing boots from the 98 install cd. At that point, Thrillhouse will know if I got the Bios to cooperate, if the install worked, and therefore if he should spring for a NEW power supply (remember the recent recall of these little suckers, which argues against buying used).

Isn't this fun?