> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2005 18:39:17 -0800 (PST) > From: David Dierlam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [PCI] What do YOU use for connection? . > In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > ---It seems like a dilema. If i tell the cable company > here I want them to come hook me up and see I have a > Mac, then what? Tell what the hook up "procedure" is. > Many thanks>david > > > > J <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> They tell everyone around here that it won't work >> with OS 9 either >> (Comcast) but we all know this is pure drivel. >> >> On Jan 10, 2005, at 9:19 PM, David Dierlam wrote: >> >>> ---Comcast I take it is cable? Why does >>> Roadrunner(Time Warner cable) say their internet >>> service is only for PCs. What kind of modem? >> What's a >>> cat 5 cable?? >>> BTW what OS disc are you looking for? You know >> Ebay >>> has 'em cheap. >>> >>> Blake Hanes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>>> I Use Comcast On A Performa 6320CD through a >> router >>>> Which is connected >>>> to my pc through a 400 ft cat 5 cable run through >>>> the attic to the den >>>> my apple is in the computer room because the pc >> is >>>> what i do beta >>>> testing on btw im still looking for a restore cd >> for >>>> my apple computer >>>> for FREE >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, 10 Jan 2005 07:55:12 EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> 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 >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Blake Hanes >>>> Aim: Kissmyash933 >>>> Yahoo: Knoppix20 >>>> >>>> -- >>>> 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 >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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]> >> > === message truncated ===
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