Hi David,

I have 4 computers currently (was 5) accessing the Net
through one computer on a cable modem. I haven't found
anything application that doesn't work with Win98SE's
ICS (YMMV). ICQ and AIM work, as well as all kinds of
other Net apps....WeatherBug, WinWeather, FTP programs,
etc.

I would recommend you consider a good firewall, such as
the one available through www.zonelabs.com .

I do have the computer I use as a "server" of sorts
setup with a NIC card for the cable modem and another
for the in-house network.

Don't hesitate if you have questions.

Dave Gibson
> I have currently networked my wifes computer thru mine for internet
> access using Win 98SE ICS software.... for basic internet and email,
> it works fine so far.  She wants me to install ICQ and a couple of
> chat programs and a telephony application.  Will those kinds of
> software run OK over this ICS based network scenario ?  Will I have
> to configure them somehow to use a proxy ?  I have cable modem
> access to the internet if that is a factor.
> Would appreciate any comments/suggestions..
>
> Thanks
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