You'll either have to download the software, or get an external CD drive, or copy the software from the CD to a Thumb Drive. There are many other ways you can do this. If you get the computer connected WiFi, which is Wireless, you can network to your existing computer and just copy the softway and then install it on the Netbook.

How do you connect to the Internet now? Are you dialup? If you have DSL you'll need to find out if your DSL modem already has a WiFi router. If you are on RoadRunner or one of the cable services you'll need to get a router that has WiFi (wireless) built into it. You can run out and get a raouter of your own, with wireless and set up your own home network, instead of paying them a monthly charge. Some places charge extra for the wireless router, that's why I'm saying, you can buy your own and do it cheaper.

If you aren't interested in spending a lot of money a wireless G will do fine, you don't need an N router.

Good news about the WiFi, you can go to a local hotel, coffee shop or many other places and get a free connection.