Extremely basic question

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by leftie, Nov 26, 2007.

  1. leftie

    leftie Private E-2

    I have a 10 year old Micron Millenium that still runs Windows 98, on dial up, and it will be several months before I can replace it. I am as far from being tech-savy as you can get. If I were to get access to high speed cable internet, would it even work on my machine?
     
    leftie, Nov 26, 2007
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  2. Mada_Milty

    Mada_Milty MajorGeek

    Yup! And assuming that your network card is using DHCP, it should be VERY easy to setup.
     
    Mada_Milty, Nov 26, 2007
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  3. studiot

    studiot MajorGeek

    Make sure the modem/router that comes from you cable company is Win98 compatible - you will need win98 second edition for USB access. An Ethernet modem would be better. You can add an ehternet card very cheaply if you don't have one in the pc.
     
    studiot, Nov 26, 2007
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  4. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    I have a 9 year old micron notebook which had 98SE on it. I use something like this http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/SearchDetail.asp?productID=12715
    to attach the notebook to my network. I also have high speed cable internet through Comcast since 2004. I don't take it on the internet much (it operates at 366MHz, LOL) but it works well, but slowly when I do.
    I've also upgraded my notebook to windows 2000. At least 2000 is still being patched so I know it is safer than 98SE for surfing.
     
    plodr, Nov 26, 2007
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