Linux HTPC

I will most likely build a HTPC based on Linux operating system. Here is a guide for it. More information can be found on these sites: Mythbuntu, LinuxMCE, Boxee.
I visited dell.com today and got a quote for the system below. A pretty good deal if I can get free shipping & handling and without state sales tax.
Vostro 220: Vostro 220N Mini-Tower
Operating System: FreeDOS™ included in the box, ready to install
Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E7400 (2.8GHz, 3M, L2Cache, 1066FSB)
Memory: 1GB Single Channel DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz - 1DIMMs
Keyboard: Dell USB Keyboard
Monitors: Dell 22 inch Widescreen E228WFP Analog Flat Panel Display
Video Card: Integrated Video, Intel® GMA X4500HD
Primary Hard Drive: 80GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
Flex Bay Drive Options: No Media Reader
Mouse: Dell Optical USB Mouse
Network Interface: Intergrated PCIE 10/100/1000
Modem and Wireless: No Modem Option
Adobe Software: No Adobe Acrobat Reader
Optical Drive: No Optical Drive Selected
AUDIO: Integrated 5.1 Channel Audio
Speakers: No speakers (Speakers are required to hear audio from your system)
Documentation and Power Management: Vostro 220 Documents and 110 Volt Power setting
Productivity Software: No Pre-installed Productivity Software
Security Software: No Pre-installed Anti-Virus/Security Software
Dell Energy Smart: Dell Energy Smart Enabled
Resource DVD: Resource CD and DVD
Hardware Support Services CS 2.0: 1 Year Basic Limited Warranty and 1 Year NBD On-Site Service
Installation Services: No Onsite System Setup
Dell DataSafe Online Data Backup: No Online Data Back Up Installed
Quick Reference Guide: Vostro System Quick Reference Guide
TOTAL: $349.00