Win98 Computer cant get DSL?

SHORTYguy59 · 06-17-2009, 08:50 AM

Ok so i found this computer off the curb, I want to use it for downloading music, and such.. Ive done this before by just pluging in a ethernet cord from the back of my router to the old computer... My problem is this new computer I found only has 2 phone jacks and no USB ports. What can i do to get high speed internet or DSL?

steveb1234 · 06-17-2009, 09:06 AM

If the conputer has a free pci slot you can fit an ethernet card.

**blah789** · 06-17-2009, 09:51 AM

You might want to phrase it "legally download music" or the mods are going to throw a fit!
Anyway, agreed with what above poster said.

**spike2me** · 06-17-2009, 03:19 PM

Make sure the Ethernet card you buy has a driver for 98. Most new ones don't.

06-17-2009, 08:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
SHORTYguy59 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1 OS: Win95	Win98 Computer cant get DSL? Ok so i found this computer off the curb, I want to use it for downloading music, and such.. Ive done this before by just pluging in a ethernet cord from the back of my router to the old computer... My problem is this new computer I found only has 2 phone jacks and no USB ports. What can i do to get high speed internet or DSL?

06-17-2009, 09:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
steveb1234 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 374 OS: xp, windows 7	Re: Win98 Computer cant get DSL? If the conputer has a free pci slot you can fit an ethernet card.

06-17-2009, 09:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
blah789 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,304 OS: Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows XP SP3	Re: Win98 Computer cant get DSL? You might want to phrase it "legally download music" or the mods are going to throw a fit! Anyway, agreed with what above poster said.

06-17-2009, 03:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
spike2me TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,643 OS: XP SP3, Vista SP2, Windows7	Re: Win98 Computer cant get DSL? Make sure the Ethernet card you buy has a driver for 98. Most new ones don't. __________________ Spike Baron A Plus, MCSE, MCAS (office 2007) MOUS, CNA