Quick question about re-install (LTS)

[Ocifer]

Hi,

I've been running Lynx for a few weeks, using books to learn. A while ago, I ran the halt command instead of shutdown(not good, I know this now)... I sometimes have error messages on shutdown (broken pipes). Vuze (a bit torrent client) also went screwy and won't download anymore.

I have already moved my C files to a USB disk, don't really have anything irreplaceable anyway.

Lowdown:

Vista and LTS dual boot, partitioned.
Vista was installed first (still functional)
Linux still has much of its functionality.

However I would like to start fresh, and continue learning command line techniques on a stable OS; what's the most reliable way to re-install Ubuntu on the same box? I don't care if I lose my preferences, etc, I just want to essentially clear the Linux partition that exists now, and get a clean version on there.

And yes, I have a LiveCD, current installation was installed without issue using the same CD.

[devils casper]

Boot up from LiveCD and install again on existing Ubuntu partition. Existing installation will be removed in this way and you will have fresh OS.

[Ocifer]

Thank you, good Sir.