load Linux on my extra laptop for greater security?

[orypecos]

I have an extra laptop without software cds and a virus. I was thinking of reformating the hard drive and putting linux on it. I am fairly computer illiterate, but can figure most things out.
Is there free Linux available on the web that I would be able to download from my other laptop? Would I still be able to drop my Netscape internet cd in the drive and connect to the internet?

 

[franklin97355]

If the laptop meets the minimum specs you could load most distros of linux on a laptop.