Lucid Lynx R.I.P
I backed up my old computer a while ago, so I shouldn't lose much. I am also considering partitioning the hard drive of this Inspiron so I can use Linux again. I'd rather go buy a used PC, ditch the operating system, and install the latest (stable and well-reviewed) version of Ubuntu, but I'll have to do plenty of shopping before I find what I want in a PC. I think I'll get a desktop model, so I can enjoy some extra horsepower for my money.
Windows is even worse than I remember it.