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To: thecow who wrote (32026)	1/24/2003 7:40:33 AM
From: Larry S.	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 110652

Router connections questions. My office is finally going Roadrunner YAY! We will have the line come into a central place, then go into a router then split to four computers. Here are my questions: I don't think wireless is in the plans. that said, do we have a choice of running either co-axial cable or USB cable out of the router? Does a computer have to have an ethernet card or, if we go USB, does a USB connection suffice. If I have to install an ethernet card into one of the older computers, can i just pop it in and have plug and play set it up. How can i tell if a computer has an ethernet card? Do I look for the bigger phone jack on the back, is there a way i can go into Control Panel and find out? thanks to all. larry

To: thecow who wrote (32026)	1/24/2003 8:49:16 AM
From: Larry S.	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 110652

Email forwarding options? I need to set up an email account (thinking either hotmail or yahoo) that can automatically be forwarded to a business email account. There is a need for me to be able to do this. Can either or both of this services do this? Any other services with easy to remember domain name. tia. larry

To: thecow who wrote (32026)	1/24/2003 9:59:32 AM
From: Raptech	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 110652

I'll second that on Dell!!! I have owned three Dell's over 10 years and obviously have been satisfied, My first Dell was purchased in a a retail store, Price Club, before they went direct. Last year I purchased 14 Dell's, a server, and all the support hardware for a client. Dell was terrific while working with me to fine tune the purchase, and provided a contract installer in Denver who did the install without a hitch. I am far from a techie, and not a computer consultant, but was more informed than my client and with Dell's assistance was able to set up a great system with which the client is thrilled. I also have a Compaq which is mediocre, and an IBM laptop I wish I never owned. And, oh yes, I have had several hassles with CompUSA. Their policies are very stringent and not very customer oriented. Sooo, 007 on any given transaction in computer land you can have a bad experience. If you missed the deal you wanted wait awhile as there will be many others from Dell right around the corner. While you're stewing Dell has sold at least thousands of computers. Rap

To: thecow who wrote (32026)	1/24/2003 11:55:56 AM
From: Lost1	Read Replies (5) \| Respond to of 110652

COMPUSA = POS...They are without a doubt the worst electronics retailer on the planet. If you bring anything back for any reason there is a re-stocking charge..and 95% of the people working there know NOTHING. When I was trying to find out all I could about wireless networking and what products were available it was obvious within 5 minutes that I knew more than anyone in the store..and that ain't good<g>..if you do find OME employee with a clue there is a crowd of desperate info seekers mobbing him/her Avoid COMPUSA at all costs IMO.....I'd rather eat worms than go into any of their stores. Radioshack grade employees who were upgraded<g>