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paulfromcambs · 17-04-2007, 13:19

Hi and many thanks for such an informative forum.

Are there any security issues with connecting a Windows 98 PC to a VM cable modem? In particular I'm thinking about the fact I have it set to act as network server, I read on one of W98 sites this speds up the PC which it certainly did. Should I change the setting back to desktop?

I would also like to connect through a router, the W98 PC being wired and a Vista Laptop connecting wirelessly. Could someone recommened a suitable router to work with both machines.

Advice on setting this up would be gratefully received, have read quite a few posts and have a fair idea on how to do this, just a bit concerned on any security issues I might have overlooked.

Regards Paul.

17-04-2007, 13:19	#1
paulfromcambs Inactive Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2	Security implications of W98 PC as a Network Server Hi and many thanks for such an informative forum. Are there any security issues with connecting a Windows 98 PC to a VM cable modem? In particular I'm thinking about the fact I have it set to act as network server, I read on one of W98 sites this speds up the PC which it certainly did. Should I change the setting back to desktop? I would also like to connect through a router, the W98 PC being wired and a Vista Laptop connecting wirelessly. Could someone recommened a suitable router to work with both machines. Advice on setting this up would be gratefully received, have read quite a few posts and have a fair idea on how to do this, just a bit concerned on any security issues I might have overlooked. Regards Paul.