>>>>> mark barnes writes:
> I guess I can install onto the laptop's hard drive by removing
> it and using a desktop and a special cable? Does anyone have
> any experience doing this? Where does one acquire this cable?
I don't know if this is the best solution to your particular problem,
but an adapter to use a laptop drive in a desktop machine can be had
for less than $4: <http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtid=205-1991>.
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Kelsey Jordahl