> My wife is really po'd that she hasn't been able to access her email > for 2 days and i'm po'd that mac is absolutely as bad as windows when > it comes to new OS's
Doing a clean install of 10.2 proved what I've suspected all along: the problem is not the software. The fact that you are able to connect sometimes pretty much eliminates the software (or its settings) as the problem. It is possible you have a bad/flaky modem, or a bad/flaky phone line. You should proceed in order of cheapness (aka Chas' Rule of Troubleshooting: cheapest to most expensive possible solution). So, first off, you should try plugging the computer into a different phone jack. See if the problem continues. If so, try replacing the phone cord between the modem and the computer. See if the problem continues. Next, try buying an inexpensive line noise filter from Radio Shack or some such place and try it on the line. See if the problem continues. If the problem is still present after these tests, THEN I would consider suspecting the modem of being faulty. _Chas_ Come to ... The CHASbah! http://thechasbah.blogspot.com **Go see BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE. It may change your life.** -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
