Missing DVD player software?

I bought this computer 2nd hand... there is no dvd player, doesn't all computer have them? What now? I don't know what info you need.. the numbers I got off it are MT M 3238 and xxxxx. If there is no dvd player, how can I install my programs? Thanks!
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You have a model M93p Tiny.
Yes, there is no DVD or optical disc reader on that machine. You have to buy the Lenovo Optical Slice that attached to your unit and gives you optical disk functionality, or you could purchase a generic external USB DVD Player/Burner.
Ultra Small Form Factor machines, like the M93 Tiny, are designed to be the smallest footprint possible. Many times that means not including optical readers as standard equipment.

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