Well somehow you did connect to the internet and write this post...
A simple google search for your Dell reveals its a Broadcom ethernet controller...
Now, here's what you can do:
1> Im not sure whether you are able to use your Fujitsu or Dell to be able to connect to the internet. So Im assuming you are NOT able to connect.
2> This means that you have to be able to somehow connect your system/s to the internet just so to get the ethernet running.
3> So now you can do 2 things:
a> Get a cheap branded ethernet card. Most off the shelf retail cards have commonly used chipsets that should support
linux. Dlink is good brand. But I cant guarantee you results because I use wireless even for my desktop.
b> Get a wireless usb dongle. They cost about the same as a gigabit ethernet card...which for a long term investment is
very cheap. A plug n play wifi N dongle is the Dlink DWA 131(
this one should work) or for a bit higher priced the
TPlink WDN3200. These should be plug n play under Ultimate Edition. Most Dlink dongles should be plug n play with Ultimate Edition.
So basically you need an alternate method to connect to the internet just so you can connect again to the internet using the default(Broadcom) device.
Now, once you are online with the secondary method, you can try this quick method to install drivers for Broadcom ethernet...
Open terminal and become root and then type:
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sudo apt-get update
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sudo apt-get install linux-firmware-nonfree
Once completed, REBOOT.
Plug in your CAT cable and check connection with your ethernet card...