I'd definitely suggest turning it into a linux box, especially if you don't have one running now. Dual boot Linux is a pain in the ass, so it'd be nice to have a machine dedicated for it. There are some Linux utils which a godsend to have around..
I'd also recommend Ubuntu.
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