Hello All,  First a Big Thanx to all who replied to initial post.  I 
added 256k to RAM and the computer worked as rapidly as a 8oo mhz 
processor could.  However; that was with a dsl connection. While I was 
connected to dsl I downloaded 37 updates to Windows, one of which was 
Service Pack 2.  Then it froze.  Had to go into Safe Mode to uninstall 
SP2, and it returned to normal. I then switched to dial-up because that 
is what the owner of computer has, and I could get it to log on, but not 
surf the web. Tried to use different ports,  two different modems(or is 
that modi) uninstall and re-install software even bought new modem to no 
avail.  Sometimes it says no dial tone, sometimes Netzero had to 
disconnect and sometimes modem not installed properly.  Called Netzero 
for support, but no help($1.95/minute is their charge for their 
customers and one wonders why they are so cheap for monthly fee, luckily 
only stayed on for 13 minutes).  Also at start-up, a Found New Hardware 
message pops up about an Intel AIM Flat Panel Driver? I am assuming that 
is some type of monitor, but not the one attached to this computer  I 
have checked all the settings 5 or 6 times for the modem.  Now starts 
the queries-(1)could a portion of the motherboard be bad? I checked for  
popped caps but all looked normal. (2)  Keep in mind it works just fine 
connected to dsl (not a question)  and (3) Is there anything else I can 
do to this machine before I use it for a boat anchor?
Thanx again
stephen r stanfield

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