If I buy one of the atom laptops, how do I install software to it without a cd/dvd drive?

You can't. Unless you want to pirate software, but that is illegal. Copying files from a disk and then putting in a USB drive won't work.

You might have to have another computer and make all the files and the setup in an ISO file then put it in a USB drive. Make sure USB drive has enough space to put your ISO in there.

Also, Intel Atom processors SUCK! Get a laptop with a Intel Core 2 Duo processors.

because of the size of the atom laptops they can not fit a dvd/cd drive so you would have to buy an external dvd cd drive in order to install software. newegg.com and other online sites have external usb dvd/cd drives for good prices i find it cheaper to buy online its up to you where you buy it but shop around theres alot of good deals out there. but buying an external dvd/cd drive is basicly your only option unless you download it online or make an iso of each cd and put it on thumb drive and transfer it to the atom pc wich can take longer than needed

I use a full laptop but ultraportable so no CD/DVD, i just copy the install cd's or download to a USb stick and install from there.

you could also share a desktops DVD over the net but I found that to be more hassle than its worth.

Usually just download stuff these days.

Copy software to a USB pen drive on another computer

OR

Get an external USB CD/DVD drive

OR

Download software from the internet

If you're laptop isnt coming standard with a DVD/CD drive I would suggest looking elseware. You will have plenty of problems with no disc drive, and will not be able to install or play any games that require the CD to be in the drive.

Btw. Atom processors SUCK. Stop being cheap and get a 64 bit AMD or Intel.

I'm facing the same problem, and I don't want to buy an external dvd burner neither since I occasionally use it. I did some research on the Internet, and this is the solution: http://www.tabletpctalk.com/faqs/install_sw_no_cd....

You will have to buy an external cd drive or memory stick

Yes, if not where are you going to place the CD/VCD or DVD? the PCs with Intel Atom are small PC like netbook etc.........

u buy external dvd drive. oh btw those atom laptops they now call it Netbooks instead of notebook or laptop. ;)

You could always just go to the manufacturer's website and Download the Software you need and install it.