Running dual-boot Windows 7 / Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric on Dell M90. Windows CHKDSK reports no problems with my hard drive. Ubuntu S.M.A.R.T. reports a staggering 7 million+ bad sectors with green light status: "Disk has a few bad sectors". My system runs just fine, which is why I'm adding my 2 cents.
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