My Reply follows quote. On 04/11/2005 16:04 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: >I was considering a Verizon DSL account until the Verizon rep told me >I need OS X. I recall a thread sometime ago about using DSL w/o using >all the Verizon software. Could anyone point me in the right >direction in the archives to that info, or does anyone have >experience using Verizon DSL on a power mac (not upgraded to G3 or >G4)? I have a Performa 6400/180, and am running OS 8.1 > >Thanks, >Gary --------- As others have said, get a router. They are cheap and server as a good "firewall."
I have an "old" Linksys router with 4 ports which feeds a 4 port 10/100 switch and a Graphite Airport base station. I have OS 9 on most machines, but have no problems running systems down to 7.1 on the network. Just ignore most of what the Verizon folks say and you will be OK! Ken -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
