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    Veteran emo serb's Avatar
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    So I was given a computer that is relatively old. It has no ethernet port on the back and it runs windows 98. It's a Gateway Essential. I was able to find a cord that would go from my cable modem and connect to the pc through usb, and it showed up on my computer. However, I couldn't get internet because it only recognizes phone lines. So I'm guessing I may need a driver or something? Also would like to wipe the hard drive and basically just start over with it. Maybe install Linux. If you could help me with any of these things thank you.

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    Edgecrusher dimsah's Avatar
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    First. Forget the USB and get a NIC. They're like $10.

    Second. If you need help on how to perform a clean install of an OS then you're not going to want any part of Linux.

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    Alleged Michigander ChumpDumper's Avatar
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    Buy a PCI network card. If it's one of those really compact Gateway computers make sure it has a half-height adapter. It should cost about as much as the computer is worth.

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    Veteran emo serb's Avatar
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    Eh, I figured lol. Any ideas on how to improve the system performance? Btw, this is more of a project for me, not looking to spend tons of money or anything on it, but its just something for me to work on.

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    Moss is Da Sauce! mouse's Avatar
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    If you live in San Antonio I will install a D-Link card XP pro and about 1,200.00 dollars worth of software for an 18 pack of Rolling Rock

    561-9941 24 hrs

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    Veteran emo serb's Avatar
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    thatd be sweet if i didnt live in michigan

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    The Sean Marks Dance Duff McCartney's Avatar
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    If you live in San Antonio I will install a D-Link card XP pro and about 1,200.00 dollars worth of software for an 18 pack of Rolling Rock
    Do they even make 18 packs of Rolling Rock? Or should he just staple a six pack to the 12 pack?

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    Moss is Da Sauce! mouse's Avatar
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    thatd be sweet if i didnt live in michigan

    You can ship your tower for as low as 35.00 dollars one way.
    add a 20.00 dollar bill and for 90.00 Dollars your PC will be worth an extra 250.00 Dollars I will Install an 80 GB HD and a Video card RAM and a CD Burner!

    I will also Install

    CS3 Photoshop
    Basic Photoshop
    easy gif maker
    Banner maker pro 6
    PDF Edit
    Snagit 8
    Advast
    Ewido
    PC Wizard
    Microsoft office 2003
    all in one pack (includes website maker etc..)
    Cool 3D Studio
    VLC player
    Vista Pack (uses XP but looks like Vista)
    Real Aquarium tropical fish screen saver
    hijack this
    cheetah cd/dvd burner
    Nero 8
    Atari Classic games
    WinRar
    PowerISO
    ccleaner
    Trojan hunter
    Trojan remover
    Power DVD
    Art Explosions (business card and holiday card maker)
    bitlord
    eMule
    FireFox
    RegCure
    and others.............

    I will only do this for folks who post @ SpursTalk and as long as the beer never runs out. Don't miss this opportunity Brah!




    Another satisfied customer.



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    Moss is Da Sauce! mouse's Avatar
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    Do they even make 18 packs of Rolling Rock? Or should he just staple a six pack to the 12 pack?

    ^ RACK!



    Hey duff where is your flea market friend? I have a truck load of stuff!


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    Veteran emo serb's Avatar
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    i dont have any more currently but ill think about your offer.

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    Moss is Da Sauce! mouse's Avatar
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    By you having to think about it is enough for me to remove you from the very inclusive Club VIP list.


    you are free to call Geek Squad




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    Gone Crazy, be back later CrazyOne's Avatar
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    argghh... thought I was going to take the day off today, then I got a call from the boss saying the fax machine was broken (and being medical in nature, some of those faxes are urgent). So I rouse myself from my stupor, head down through the cold and the traffic to play Mr. Fixit. Sure enough, the paper won't go through and nothing will print. Funny thing though, is that the toner cartridge just seems too small and doesn't seem to feel right when you slide it into the slot. Turns out someone changed the toner cartridge and almost threw away the drum unit with the old cartridge.

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    Moss is Da Sauce! mouse's Avatar
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    Go rent office space !



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    Gone Crazy, be back later CrazyOne's Avatar
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    Mouse, if I get too lazy I'll drop off a friend's computer so you can wipe the harddrive and reinstall Windows. I finished my last final exam yesterday, and my brain is officially on holiday.

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    Moss is Da Sauce! mouse's Avatar
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    Hey CrazyOne what is the address to the church you preach at? a friend of mine wants to join me next Sunday he wants to try out his new GPS!



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    Gone Crazy, be back later CrazyOne's Avatar
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    2839 Woodbury SA TX 78217

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    Thanks stop by I am off Friday!

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