Where to get windows XP or 2000

espresso

Doctor_B wrote:

Espresso, thanks for that, how do I go about connecting via ethernet? Is a router just something I can buy and plug in???

Basically most ISP's provide a free USB modem simply because they are cheap and don't need a power supply, however they do continuously leach up to 500mA from your computers USB port.

They also say things like "we don't support home networking or WiFi" unless you purchase the equipment from them or pay for a higher priced premium package which includes support for a limited range of equipment.

If you use a modem/router, the simplest of which has at least one Ethernet port, you should be able to connect to virtually any computer, regardless of the operating system used, due to the fact that USB drivers are not required when Ethernet is used.

Even if you don't have a Ethernet network card (NIC) on your computer, they can be purchased for less than £5 and a basic modem/router like a Voyager 210 would allow you to connect to any ISP for much less than the cost of buying an new OS like XP.

If you are happy with Ubuntu Linux, stick with it, as you don't need XP.

HTH

ard123en

totally agree with the above post why would you want to go on the net with windows?

mozilla rocks as for as surfing goes (when you have used tabs never use explorer again)

I have 3 machines on my home network a sun using solaris and two pcs one linux one bds

I connect through a standard adsl supplier using ethernet no problem

IMHO usb is a waist of time as far as i can see