I did a clean install of Windows XP onto an Inspiron 6000 and then put Ubuntu 7.10 on it as well for a dual boot machine.

It’s kinda sad when the Windows install doesn’t even have a freaking driver for the Ethernet card (not to even mention the wireless card),  and the Ubuntu install has drivers for both and WPA support to boot. I guess the selective pressures in the Windows ecosystem just aren’t there. But they’re getting there.