Topic: lappy q's...

[F.O.Bean]

ok guys, my cousin GAVE me a dell inspiron 8000, and i would like to connect to the internet

it has the phone jack on it, and when i tried to make a new connection to my server/line, it says that a device is missing does this mean i need a better net card or something should i just go wireless

id really like to get this situated soon so i can put a fresh install of windows 200 pro and the SP1 service pack, and to do that, i need to be online, and also to register sf 7.0 and stuff, i need to be onl;ine, so i cant do any of this at the moment

any help is greatly appreciated,a nd one more q/ when i double partition this thing, how many gigs should i leave for windows maybe like 4 GB

HUGE thanks guyz,
   bean

[nic]

just because it has a phone jack, doesn't mean it has a modem.
many companies today used what is called mini-pci for modems, ethernet and wireless devices.
some of these mini-pci cards have all 3 functionalities, while others only function as 1 or 2.

go to your device manager and see if anythingis listed under modem.
if not, then you will have to add a modem, either external USB or pcmcia(usb is cheaper)

[F.O.Bean]

thanks luvean, no modem anywhere on there

my cousin said an external usb would be my best bet, since i have dial-up over 2 lines, so whats that run

sorry, im CLUELESS on lappy's

[nic]

they can be found for about $45 or so...you may have to order online.
check your local pc shops and chain stores(best buy/comp usa, etc...)

[F.O.Bean]

so its just called and 'external usb modem?'

that sounds easy enuf

one more quick q, why is it such a PITA to go from xp pro to 2k pro the bootable disc of 2k pro becomes disabled because of that

what else, hmmm, im def gonna need more RAM/memory/couple other things, but its pretty nice and def heavy as hell

oh yeah, is it possible to burn windows xp pro WITH the sp1 service pack off my pc and onto the lappy i have nero so i could burn a bootable disc

[caymanreview]

you need a program to delete everything from the drive

im about to get it and you cvan "borrow" a copy

im gonna do this with my new lappy today when it gets here to go from xp home to 2kpro

[caymanreview]

i found the program killdisc, and it has a free version for download...

http://www.killdisk.com/features.htm

[creekfreak]

I have an 8000 also, mine came with an interan winmodem, never used it though.

[BobW]

you need a program to delete everything from the drive

im about to get it and you cvan "borrow" a copy

im gonna do this with my new lappy today when it gets here to go from xp home to 2kpro

you need Darik's Boot and Nuke
Freeware that works better than the costly stuff.
Be sure to be able to reinstall your OS and apps.

[caymanreview]

nice link, il def use that if xp home isnt stable on my new lappy

[F.O.Bean]

thanks guys, im gonna try the nuke link soon