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Ruku
Paranoid (IV) Inmate

From: Darkside of the Moon
Insane since: Aug 2003

posted posted 04-27-2004 00:35

Well its like this -- My neighbor's have a computer and its kaput. (Too many copies of Bonzai buddy etc.) Its gotten so bad they've decided to start from square one. The problem? They're using Windows XP on a Dell computer with Comcast.

My questions are:

They've got a legit key for XP, and the've installed it once. Is microsoft gonna give any problems about installing/registering?

They're using a Motorola Cable Modem connected to the computer's networking card. Does Comcast need to install special software or are you just networking with the cable modem?

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Pugzly
Paranoid (IV) Inmate

From: 127.0.0.1
Insane since: Apr 2000

posted posted 04-27-2004 00:44

If it complains, it'll give them an 800 number. They can call Microsoft, explain the problem, and they'll activate it.


And no - they don't need to install anything. Same with DSL. Providers say you do, but you really don't. Especially with XP.



(Edited by Pugzly on 04-26-2004 15:45)

bitdamaged
Maniac (V) Mad Scientist

From: 100101010011 <-- right about here
Insane since: Mar 2000

posted posted 04-27-2004 00:46

This isn't a problem as long as it's the same computer. The cable modem should not require any special software.



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Ruku
Paranoid (IV) Inmate

From: Darkside of the Moon
Insane since: Aug 2003

posted posted 04-28-2004 04:04

Hmm...

Thanks fer all the help guys.

Is it just a simple network connection to the modem? Or summat a tad more complex?

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"The Mystery of Life"
Vol. 841, Ch. 26
"All life begins with Nu and ends with Nu. This is the truth! This is my beleif! ...at least for now." - Chrono Trigger
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Pugzly
Paranoid (IV) Inmate

From: 127.0.0.1
Insane since: Apr 2000

posted posted 04-28-2004 05:58

That's all it is, really. Just configure it as a network connection, and you should be ready to do rock.

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