On Thursday 02 September 2004 03:31 pm, Margot wrote: > We seem to be drifting a bit here... > > As I said in my original message, I need a solution that doesn't > involve screwdrivers - not just because I'm a girl (!) but I have ME > - the combination of brainfog plus physical limitations means that > installing anything that involves taking the case off the box is > beyond my capabilities.
I didn't catch that part. I don't live in the UK, Margot but if someone in my area of the US mentioned that type of limitation (meaning something as easy as just popping open a box and installing an ethernet card) to me and they were a fellow Linux traveler, I would try to arrange to stop by to install the card myself and get the networking setup. It would take about 20 minutes total, I figure and I would consider it well worth the trouble for a comrade in arms, so to speak. If there is a LUG in your area, you might consider mentioning your interest in an ethernet solution compared to USB and I would be willing to bet that a solution would present itself. > As I understand it, an ethernet card would be installed inside the > box - which means that I'd have to pay not only for the card but for > the installation of it, and of course there's the inconvenience of > having to take the box to the shop etc...plus the cost of the router > which appears to be considerably more expensive than the USB modem. Have you had an opportunity to check sources for used equipment? I would really go that route because with modems and the like, there are no moving parts so they tend to last forever short of lightning strikes. > Right now, I can afford the broadband service plus the USB modem. > I'd have to save up for another 2-3 months to go for the other > option. I'd appreciate your opinion on this - will the ease of use > of the ethernet option be worth the wait and the extra expense? Well, all things being equal, I would suggest the ethernet route. If you really can't afford that, then I would probably go the USB route and try to figure out how to upgrade later. I would expect more issues with USB but it looks like others have managed to get it working so you should be able to do the same. -- Bryan Phinney
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