My question for the group is kind of reversed, as I've returned to the
States, but I thought you all might have had some experience or know
where I should turn...

I have a Japanese Dell, with Japanese OS/Millenium - tried to upgrade
with (stateside) XP - but it won't take with the Japanese OS.

I'm not sure whether I should just do a clean install w/a completely
new OS, or can I find the Japanese OS XP shopping online somewhere
(haven't found anything yet).  I live in a Podunky town, and haven't
found much local tech help that I can count on yet.

Thanks in advance - 

V/R, duna