thanks for all the info a few things:
first i know some programming languages and can use the cmd, but im guessing it wont be needed?
also by using a linux based operating system and using a windows emulator in it aparently runs programs better than in windows itself, with the 3d stuff i doubt the actual 3d graphics would be better but it gives you the choice.
the new internal hdd would be blank, is it easier installing unbuntu from the get go or try windows then ubuntu afterwards?
thanks :)