Stupid question about importing settings in 10.04

[mldj81]

Here's my question. I installed ubuntu via wubi, just to try it, and loved it. So much that when I go back to school this semester Im planning on picking up a Dell laptop built with the OS in mind. In the meantime though, Ive gotten pretty comfy with my setup (additional software, etc) on my desktop.
Is there any way I can import this type of stuff onto my new computer, or am I gonna hafta put in the footwork? I know this question may seem stupid to more experienced users, but I just got my first computer about 5 years ago, and have never owned more than one simultaneously, so the finer points of networking, etc are new to me. Thanks for your time!

[dino99]

wubi let you know about linux, that it, its not for work, better to make a real install

prepare your hdd first:

mini howto: http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php...4&postcount=14

[celldweller1591]

wubi let you know about linux, that it, its not for work, better to make a real install

+1 to that. Dedicated install is easy. You just need to know about the partitions a little and you are good to go.