ok , i was in conversation with @@@@@@-@@ regarding adsl modems , and routers for use in the UK ,,,,a thought went thru my mind ,,,,due to the restrictions/limitations (ie: funds) that a "donkey" machine might be better.

i have a adsl conection ,(512k) (THAT IS SUPPLIED BY USB),,,main computer in office/spare room , and laptop sat in living room , ----watching "groundhog day" now ) ,,,,minimal wiring needed in living room (coz her indoors keeps pickin it up ,,,,to hoover) ,,,,,thought about the wireless route,,,and will setup a wireless network/pxmia cad when funds permit.

as of now ,,,,,big machine upstairs ,,,keeping her awaik ,,,,wired thru a 10/100 box,,,,and internet conection sharing


how about a donkey ,,,,,old p@@ 2 gig h/drive ,,,with a network card ,,,,,running 24/7 in a cupboard ,,,,,running 98 ,,,,,
and feeding the other two machines ,,,,as and when needed?


NO linux/redhat here ,,,just a normal old machine wired perminently to adsl ,,,thru a 10/100 box ,,,feedin that/when nessesarry?

the wiring is there there ,,,and i have a spare network cark /wire and a p@@@ donkey ,,,(holding the door open)


good - baD ANY THOUGHTS?



freddy