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Old 25-08-2004, 03:44   #4
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Re: NTL to provide free NIC

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Originally Posted by greencreeper
With Ethernet, once the card is installed, it's a simple case of connecting the PC to a modem. It's a lot less hassle than USB. In fact, if you look at this forum, you'll see that many people have trouble with it being simple - i.e. it cannot be that simple, so they try installing the drivers on the CD and end up in a right mess. There's also the VirtualTruck error, unique to USB, and the fact that the CD comes with a load of junk, including BB Medic.
the problem is companies see it as 'less technical' for tehe cunsumer to plug something in, run a cd and it works the extra software is supposed to help you...


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Originally Posted by greencreeper
I would have thought older PCs are more likely to not have a USB port than Ethernet - the latter pre-dates the former.
i have seen a fair few old pc's without usb, newer pc's do come with an ethernet card, bu tnot everyone has a ethernet card or usb port.


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Originally Posted by greencreeper
Your trouble is you're Ethernetist
a what ? yes i support ethernet
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