The steps for this tutorial are from [http://dagolav.prestegarden.com/installing-ubuntu-on-the-hp-mediasmart-ex490/ here]. To continue you will require:
* An HP MediaSmart server. [http://www.mediasmartserver.net/wiki/index.php/HP_MediaSmart_Server_Specification This] page provides hardware specifications to compare with any preexisting PC setup.
* An extra PC
* A spare hard drive