it is now 1:52 est and i have finally have router setup and the new machine configured to use our net connection. many thanks to those of you who helped me with everything,and am proud to know you all. to quote member knothead: WWHHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYIPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEE E THIS THING IS FASSSSSSSSSSSSSST! yes from 400 mz to 1333 with ddr ram makes a huge difference. well,have a grandaughters 4 yr birthday party i cant miss,so i ll see yous all later.
actually title of thread should be WE DID IT

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