[keen]

Download and try a regular version of Linux CNC first. There is a test you can do to check for issues, similar to what Mach 3 has. You would still need the card, 5I25(PCI) $89 or 6I25(PCI-E) $109 from Mesa plus shipping. Then the software from Tormach. My guess is it would probably work, whatever you're using for Mach right now would probably work too. Are used computers easy to find locally for you in case what you have doesn't work out?

I'm running PP on a Dell D530, and it works fine.

Thanks - Do you know about the lack of printer/port plug in situation?