In a message dated 1/9/05 11:01:08 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >At 8:31 PM -0800 1/9/05, David Dierlam wrote: >> I have been wonder what all our members out there use >>for their connection. I am forced to use dial up. No >>DSL in our neighborhood, cable is only for PC's and >>DWAY is expensive. Talk to me people. Enlighten me. >>Thanks from DEEEEP S. Texas>>David
"Cable is only for PCs?" Who is your local cable provider? Now, in Texas (Houston) I use DSL via SBC/Yahoo, but in Georgia I use a cable modem via Charter Cable. I remember when I got the cable modem - back when I knew nothing of high-speed internet - I was told numerous times by the techs at Charter Cable that their system did not work with Macs. However, a few local friends (and LEM listers) assured me that, while all of the software that accompanied/supported the cable modem MAY be for PCs only, as long as the modem was working and had an ethernet connection it had to work with a Mac. Sure enough, the software was all PC, but since I had a PC anyway at my home, I use it to configure everything and then hooked a router to the modem. Voila! My Macs w/ etherent ports were of course able to use it. Nowadays, most high-speed modems seem to have the web-page configuration option anyway, using an IP address, as opposed to actual software. SBC/Yahoo DSL had both I believe. And if USB v. ethernet is the problem, as your cable provider if they can supply you with a modem for ethernet connections. I think that may have been an issue with Charter for me also, as I remember having to request a ethernet modem. Finally, remember that some places like Best Buy sell modems also. Be sure to get one that works with your particular service. Anyway, hope you find a solution, Craig W. Houston, Texas -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
