>Hi! > >My sister claims i could get a new dektop computer (minus screen and >keyboard) and network it to my 2400c with a LAN card. Supposedly that way >I could use the fast processor, RAM, CD-ROM drive, etc, from the new >computer without having to give up the compact 2400. Of course it wouldn't >be mobile that way, but I only use my 2400 at home anyway. Has this been >discussed before? Would it work? My sister says I just need a program >called VNC (virtual network something or other). My geeky PC friend says >no way--a LAN connection would be too slow. Comments? > >Corina Yeah, the LAN connection is the bottleneck. Under MacOS, you can do that with Timbuktu. I use it to work on server remotley from my desk. Slow (even with 100mbit Ethernet), but better than standing in front of a rackful of CPU for hours. Also, the computer that does the display has to do some serious network processing, and it can become the bottleneck. I woudn't reccomend it for what you're thinking of doing. -- Peter Liethen - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - http://www.liethen.com ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | Great Duo & 2400 stuff including 10/100 Ethernet for 2400s! Dr. Bott | Duo Batts too <http://www.drbott.com/prod/alist/duo.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
