>From: Gregg Eshelman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: TCP/IP Problems >In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >--- the pickle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> At 22:09 -0500 on 03/04/02, rlf9 wrote: >> >> >Also, "Load only when needed" screws up programs >> like IPNetMonitor et al >> >by sustworks.com. I wonder what the option's >> original purpose was... >> >> Keeps PPP from connecting constantly... >> >> the pickle > >Yup. In my experience the only time you need to check >that box is when you're using the Mac on it's own >on a dialup account. For TCP/IP networking over a >LAN you _don't_ want it checked. Silly Mac likes to >dump out TCP/IP then can't be persuaded to load it >again, especially when networked to non-Mac machines.
Ah, but using my own Mac on its own on a dialup account, I keep that box unchecked, and everything works fine. If checked, there are problems. Bob F -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> 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/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
