hey
I'm a guy, but don't worry I took no offense to the misnomer.
from what i've seen, the modem does work...the computer doesnt complain
about it or anything for what I have done
I dont really know what condition the system software install is in..
the powerbook tools like battery reconditioner are there
it doesnt have any browser installed that I know of
AOL isnt on there either
word, excel, powerpoint, etc are on there but that wont do me any good
the computer has 12mb of ram, 230(I think, it's not on right now to check)MB
hd..
and I'm not a newbie to computers...not even to macs...it's just been a few
years since I've used a mac
in fact..I'm leaving to kansas city, missouri tomorrow for SkillsUSA-VICA's
National Leadership & Skills Convention and I'm competing in Computer
Maintenance Technology, because I got first place at state level. Also, I am
halfway through the CCNA(Cisco Certified Network Analyst) course
it's just this mac stuff...so non-standard..
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brandy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of DuoList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2000 11:06 PM
Subject: [Duo] Re: hello
> haha You make me laugh.
> The computer system should already have all that and the upgrade will
> install the rest. She did not mention spec's on the computer so it may
not
> have enough memory to run 8.1 and still be able to browse the web. 7.6.1
> will work with 4.0 and higher versions of Netscape and Explorer, the
other
> option is AOL system 3.0 works great (4.0 is slow) with 7.6.1 and has low
> memory use. I have 2 280c duo's one with 7.6.1 and the other 8.1. Both
> work fine on the web both have had full system replacements. The power
book
> goodies are on the install disk's. As I said the modem may not even work,
> so an external would be the next best thing, and that is as easy as
> installing the software that came with the modem. Never assume anything
> until she give us spec's it's hard to say what the computer has or does
not
> have. If the system was installed right the first time she should have no
> problems but if she does there is always the LIST. With luck no one has
> screwed it up yet!!! One can only pray! Took me only five minutes to get
> mine on the net after a full format and reinstall of the system but then
> again I run a Mac network. With everything from a Duo 280c up to G4's
> including servers, Virtual PC's and full PC support For my PC users.
> Brandy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On
> Behalf Of Paul Cherubini
> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2000 10:54 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of DuoList
> Subject: [Duo] Re: hello
>
>
> There is alot more involved in getting a Duo 280c on the net than this.
> 7.6.1 will do nothing to enhance web browsing speed and stability
> compared to 7.5.3.
>
> The 280c needs a dialer. MacPPP 2.5 is downloadable from Apples web site
> and is the most idiot proof to install and configure since it works
> reliably even
> without a modem init string entered anywhere. Open Transport PPP 1.0 is
also
> pretty good and a free download from apples web site but is a bit more
fussy
> about the modem init. FreePPP 2.6.2 is very fussy about modem init string
> and I've never gotten it to connect reliably.
> FreePPP 2.5 v3 connect great, but takes forever to disconnect. Once the
> dialer
> is installed, the next step is to configure the TCP/IP control panel (or
> MacTCP
> control panel - whichever one this particular 7.5.3 computer has).
>
> The other vital thing the 280c needs is Apple Express Modem 1.5.5 software
> (downloadable from Apples web site) installed and configured (to get the
> internal modem working). If by chance the 280c has a Global Village 19.2
> internal modem then the GV modem software would have to be installed
> (this is not a free download as far as I know)
>
> Overall, it is tougher to get a Duo on the net than a desktop Mac or 100
> series
> Powerbook though it is far more confortable to browse the web with a
> featherweight Duo on ones lap.
>
> Paul Cherubini
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Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400>
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