Got the desktop done. Using the 64 bit version of ubuntu on here, last time I tried the 64 bit, it was sorely lacking codecs, DVD playback etc. This all appears fixed now, or at least it is once you use Automatix2 to install the appropriate software.

If you're trying Ubuntu/Kubuntu Feisty, add Automatix2 for some extra Apps.

http://www.getautomatix.com/wiki/index.php?title=Installation