On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 4:46 PM, Ron Romine <ronrom...@mac.com> wrote:
> > I need a new Internet provider, I would like some input on my options. > > For nearly two decades I've been using Compuserve. Where I live, the > cable service still does not offer cable modem support, nor does the > phone company offer DSL. (Both claim the need for equipment upgrades > in my area.) > > Now, Compuserve is shutting down its "Classic" service, and > suggesting other internet providers.... AOL, Gateway. > > I'm looking for options to dial up. I've already discovered the > world of high speed wireless, as I use my G3 iBook Late 2001, (via > Airport) in town at the various free hotspots. But I would also like > some speed at home on my G4 DA Tower as well. > > I would like something I could swap or share between my laptop and > tower, like a USB wireless modem, but both my machines have USB 1.1, > I believe. > > Could you point me to some good info? Most of the sites I google are > selling their own products and services. All I really need is an > internet connection, no other services (mail, virus ware, etc.) are > needed. > > - Ron. Mac user in need. > ___________________________________________________________ Whatever ISP you go with check that the router you buy will allow a hard wired connection as well. Wireless connections may not support the full bandwidth available at the cable end . Therefore your main computer may have it's performance choked by a bottleneck therefore wasting some of the high speed advantage. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
