Michael Cash wrote:

> For the first time, I have gotten pissed off enough to actually throw
> computer parts about and smash them. My keyboard is missing the little
> legs that prop it up at a comfortable angle now.
> 
> After installing the wonderful XP operating system and enjoying its
> wonderful stability for several days....I now find that it has decided
> it no longer knows where either of my CD drives are, and the stability
> issue extends to its steadfastness in refusing to recognize them.
> 
> Any advice?
> 

Drop M$.  Use Linux.

--Cory