getting DSL but they said long as it was over windows 95.. but i also have seen that ME doesnt let you do alot of stuff.. any body know for sure?
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YES, it is..I was running ME when I first got SBC DSL, and it ran fine on my machine. Ive since upgraded to XP, and it still runs just fine..
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I am in the beginning stage of this battle as well.  Four months ago, I upgraded from basic to pro, only to find that my download speed has not increased.  Upload has increased approximately 15-20% to 410Kbps.  I've contacted AT&T Yahoo, only to be given the script trouble-shooting answers such as, "Clear Cookies, Delete Files and History.  Allow all Cookies, turn off Internet Security" and turn 360 degrees, reboot your machine, reload OS, and chant a Christmas Jingle.  I have not quite gotten the rewire the house telephone lines or rework the plumbing request, but I'm sure that'll be the next one.  They've refutted my theory that it could possibly be the three-year old SpeedStream 5360 DSL router that's causing the bottle-neck, since 3.0Gbps wasn't even a techie's wet-dream when the router was designed....  Sorry that I don't have an answer for ya' - just wanted to let you know that you're not alone on this one.
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What operating system do you have?  (Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP, Linux, Mac OS, other)\n\nWhat internet provider do you use? (Earthlink, Yahoo, SBC, AOL, etc, etc,)\n\nDo you have a wireless access point/router/broadband gateway between your computer and DSL or cable modem?
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Cable is generally but not always faster. Cable users share the medium so overloaded segments can get pretty slow. DSL is dedicated between the user and dslam so other nearby users do not heavily impact the speed.\nAs far as using a router for connecting multiple pc's, it can slow you down but I doubt you will notice it unless both pc's are trying to download bif files at the same time.
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Actually, it is the type of connection and your pc hardware that make fast or faster connections. An old pc with Win 98 will never work as fast as a pc with a new Pentium 4 or similar processor, even if they are both conected to DSL.\nDSL packages come in different speeds for different monthly rates. Try not to get impressed at their download/upload speed. Most of the times it is just a matter of waiting an extra 2 seconds to download a song. For 2 seconds faster I will certainly not pay from 24.99 to 69.99 a month for faster DSL or T1. Also, take in consideration your hardware equipment (pc) and cost to upgrade if needed, but more important is your need for fast connection vs. how much you are willing to pay for the service.
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Hi \n\nOk , now thats a bunch of things at the same time :) First how much do you know about DSL lines as a whole ?
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Still go with a wireless router, but put a encrypted key on the router so only you have access to it.  I use this set up and it is a great way to share the DSL I have.
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preferences > connection > make sure everything is set right. But i just checked mine, I have DSL but it was set on dial-up, but it still works lol. probably the main thing though is about the proxy. Mine was set on No proxy, which is the default setting.
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you will have to get yourself a copy of windows, or if you want something free download a small iso version of linux like DSL, burn it onto a cd and run that... nothing else u can do.
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It really depends on where it's looking for the Windows version.  But it's unlikely you will be able to "fool" the installer.\n\nI agree it would probably run.  The company probably wants to limit what it supports.\n\nTry google there may be a hack
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yes DLINK modems are the best  choice. it may be looking a bit expensive but in the long run it will be very useful and reliable. \ncheck out the prices at your local computer stores . i am sure you will be able to grab a good deal
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DSL SHOULD be connected automatically when Windows starts as long as the modem is turned on and connected to the computer.  I don't know why it wouldn't. Perhaps you should try reinstalling the connection. If you have Windows XP, using the Network connection setup may help.
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Unless your ISP has informed you of a limit, I wouldn't worry about it.   Check their "service conditions".  \n\nGovernment?   YIKES, are we worried about a conspiracy?   Watch out for the Black Helicopters in your neighborhood. \n\nBut your personal ethics should come into play...  "thou shalt not steal" should come into mind.\n\nGood luck and Happy Computing!
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I have  never heard of ANY type of broadband having a Windows requirement. If Im wrong, I will edit this...but I dont think broadband only works with certain broadband providers. Broadband should work with any windows environment since its just a link from their ISP to your computer using a USB port or an ethernet. Softwares have requirements, but I really doubt broadband has Windows requirements.\n\nYou wont harm your computer if you cant install it, but I would go ahead and try it because if there are problems, then a popup will appear before you even get to install it. I really doubt you will encounter any issues with it though.
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I have had Qwest dsl for 3 yrs now and love it...I have a friend who has Yahoo dsl and hates it always getting booted...So stick with your Qwest and Yahooooooooooo on lol
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If you're using Windows XP, then you can arguably get by with the firewall that's built in.  Info is available here: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/security/winfirewall.mspx\n\nDepending on your network configuration, your DSL Router can also offer some benefits (most hardware routers offer SPI filtering). \n\nIf you have an old computer lying around you can also have it function as a firewall with linux: http://www.coyotelinux.com/products.php?Product=coyote\n\nAgain, it all depends on what you have available and the specifics of your computer.
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You should get a broadband router, for example the linksys BEFSR41. goto linksys.com and you cand find it under their product list. basically what that is going to do for you is allow you to plug 4 devices into it and share the IP address of the DSL modem. looks like this:\n\ndsl_modem ---> broadband_router ---> device 1\n                                ---> device 2\n                                ---> device 3\n                                ---> device 4\n\n(note that device 2,3,4) should show up directly under device 1)\n\nthen all four machines can use the internet at the same time. Since you also want a couple of networked printers.. you will need to expand the 4 ports of the broadband router by adding a small switch.. probably get a 8 port switch,, the switch takes the place of one of the 4 devices in the above diagram and extends that 1 device port to 8 or 16 or however many ports the switch you buy has. If you have printers that do not have network connections built into them, you will need a network print server, linksys, dlink, and all those guys have those for sale as well. basically the printer usb or parrallel cable plugs into the network print server, and the network print server in turn plugs into the switch or broadband router..