At 12:18 PM 9/29/1999 -0700, you wrote:
> I have a 486sx33 laptop with 3mb ram, 1200baud modem,
>and a monochrome screen. I want to be able to check my email and work
>on my dos business accounting.
>James
Hello, I've got one of those too, same kind modem, same screen. More ram
tho, got 8MB Ram. You sure it's only 3 MB, not four? 3 is an odd number.
What size Hard Drive? I've got mine running win95. Min req. for win95 is
4 MB on this machine, so if you've actually got four, you have a variety of
choices as to what you want to do. You can stick with DOS if you prefer,
or load windows up to win95, you can install Linux or unix if you've the
skill to. OS/2 will also run.
Getting mail requires a place to dial up which will connect at your slow
modem speed. I have found in my community that only the local free net
will, and it uses a shell account accessable with any terminal emulation
and dialer program like telnet.
My answer has involved my home PC which is capable of keeping up with the
Pentiums for the most part, although MP3 and decent video is beyond me. I
am using a combination of winfax pro, talkworks pro and PCAnywhere to allow
me to dial home and operate the home PC or download the email files it's
been periodically downloading, and upload any outgoing files I have created
on the laptop.
There are a wide variety of DOS internet options, complete suites in one
package, (Arachne, Bobcat for ex.). Still, you need to locate a source for
your internet connection that will let you use your modem. If you can
upgrade to at least 14.4Kbps you will likely have much less trouble
locating one. ask the providers in your area what is the minimum speed
they will connect and whether there is any way to accommodate you, for at
least an email account. Warning, you may find a complete lack of
sympathy. Many people trying to use survivor PCs get laughed at and told
to upgrade, as if either a: money flows freely or b: you don't deserve to
drive if you can't afford a new car. Still, if you call every ISP you can
find, you might luck out.
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