> Hello all,
>
>         My local cable (TV) provider is just beginning to set installation
> appointments for their cable (Internet) access.  Now my search is on for
> "the perfect" cable modem...help!
>
>         Do I go internal (have slots available) or external (not much in
the way of
> desktop space available)?  What other features should I look for and/or
> avoid?  What BRANDS should I look for and/or avoid?  Anything else I
should
> be concerned about or otherwise lookout for?
>
>         I'm running a Compaq Presario w/450Mhz AMD processor, 64M RAM,
> Win98/MSIE5.5.
>
>         (It's been working just fine for about 6 months and I'd like to
see that
> continue, please....)
>
>         Thanks for the suggestions (except for the ones about trashing the
> Compaq...lol).


Brian

Trash the Compaq.

Ok, now that we got that out of the way.

I'm just curious if your Cable provider told you that you are supposed to
get the modem. From what I understand, they usually supply it, and if it is
an external modem some providers will also include the network card.

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