Cannot move or resize any window

Hello there,
I have a brand new rMBP which I could be very happy with ... unless for whatever reason I cannot move or resize any window at all.
Cannot resize/move Finder, Safari, Preview, ... anything !!!
How the **** is that ?
I have googled a bit but found nothing.
Anybody can help ?
It's OSX Lion 10.7.4
Thanks

ok found it
preferences > universal access > mouse & trackpad > trackpad options > dragging
I had to check that box !!
I really wonder why it was not checked by default, but anyway I am happy now.

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