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What are you using your laptop for? Do you need to continue to use MS Windows based programs?
b3lha, Please correct me if I'm wrong - I don't think any flavor of Linux has any type of emulation to be able to use MS Windows based programs, although there are many good free Linux based programs available that will do the same things as the MS Windows based programs.
Also, laptops seem to need special drivers for touchpads, etc. that might not be included in a basic Linux build. You may have to do some searching.
On a more positive note, you should be able to get a new install disk from Dell for minimal expense . . . as long as the laptop wasn't stolen. They'll ask you for the model number and serial number from the laptop to determine which disk(s) to ship out.
Good Luck,
Dan
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