I've seen this kinda thing in Linux, and tbh I didn't have the patience to go through fixing it, I was just experimenting with Linux to see what the fuss was about... and, IMO aside from the admirable GNU culture, not much.
I can only suggest trying the Linux forums. Try and pick one where they're not so mean about newbies first though.
@NoFastMem
Don't be sad... :-(
