Need help with laptop dilemna. . .

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Hi, using a laptop as a jukebox for a stereo system. Only problem I have is this laptop has the audio out port on the front, and it is really ruining the plan I had for it's snug fit in a place I had for it.


Is there a way to route audio out through USB - and if there is - what connector can I use to hook up my altec lansing surround sound speakers which have a standard mini jack to plug into a computer. . .

Thanks
Basically looking for usb to stereo mini jack. . .

The system runs vista if that is important.