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Old 02-03-2007, 03:03 PM
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So someone is giving me a Laptop and its a Windows 98, did they have wireless back then? and what do i need to make it have internet?
I know i need a wireless router... What else?

Any help is greatly apreciated(sp?)
 
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Old 02-03-2007, 03:27 PM
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Air card
 
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Old 02-03-2007, 03:32 PM
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air card? Hmm, Elaborate please?
 
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Old 02-03-2007, 03:33 PM
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you will need a modem internet service wireless capable router wireless card. and the drivers for them all.
 
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Old 02-03-2007, 03:35 PM
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ok well i have cable dsl in my living room and stuff. How do i get a wireless card?
 
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Old 02-03-2007, 03:38 PM
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the same way you get other computer parts lol. go to a store or order one online.
 
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Old 02-03-2007, 03:45 PM
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http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/Su...CIA-Networking
 
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Old 02-03-2007, 03:57 PM
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k thanks guyss. Will that stuff work for a a windows 98?
 
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Old 02-03-2007, 04:09 PM
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Just check the system requirements before buying it just to make sure. but most stuff will work with win98 i am pretty sure
 
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Old 02-03-2007, 04:34 PM
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there is still some stuff out there runs on 98, so it shouldn't be to hard to find
 


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