I have an old, old, old, old Gateway computer. It has 20 gigs of memory. Seriously. I have to tilt it so that it works for extended periods of time, and when I don't do that and try to start it up, I get the following message: Boot Method: RPL (then PXE, TCP/IP, Network) I'd like to know what that means exactly, and what I can do to fix my computer. Far as it sounds, it seems like a hardware issue, but still. Another opinion (free opinion lol) would be nice. Also, I'd like to know if there is a specific piece of hardware that controls this.

First you have a hard disk with 20G capacity. You do not have 20G of memory. Thr error sugests that the computer it trying to boot from the network from a non-existant BOOT ROM on the Netework Interface Card after exhausting all other possiblities. Go into BIOS and check that the hard disk and CD/DVD drive are in the boot order and check that they are recognised by the BIOS. If you have to tilt the machine that suggests a lose connection somewhere. Stuart

Ah, thank you! ^^