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patrickp · 17-11-2005, 18:16

Agreed; I'm running a W98SE machine quite happily.

Luluhime, you can install just the modem USB drivers from the CD and connect that way - in fact, it's the best way to do it as, even if you're setting up a new modem account, the ntl software is, erm, less than satisfactory. Suggestions about extra long bargepoles spring to mind.

However, ethernet is a much better way of connecting: it's capable of faster data transfers, is much more reliable and permits networking much more easily. Connect with USB if you want, but your friend will be a lot happier in the long run with an ethernet connection.

17-11-2005, 18:16	#6
patrickp Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: in the groove Posts: 897	Re: Problem connecting to the internet Agreed; I'm running a W98SE machine quite happily. Luluhime, you can install just the modem USB drivers from the CD and connect that way - in fact, it's the best way to do it as, even if you're setting up a new modem account, the ntl software is, erm, less than satisfactory. Suggestions about extra long bargepoles spring to mind. However, ethernet is a much better way of connecting: it's capable of faster data transfers, is much more reliable and permits networking much more easily. Connect with USB if you want, but your friend will be a lot happier in the long run with an ethernet connection.