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Title: help PIAC :D
Post by: PIAC on September 30, 2003, 02:04:14 AM: oooohkay, i have a dodgy old 233 that i want to turn into something usefull, namely 1) a gateway for my home lan, and 2) a linux IRC server, i know vaugly how todo #1 but given it doesn't have USB ports and i dont know how to get the ethernet connection to the internet working im sort of stuck, but #2 i have absolutely no idea.

anyone want to help?
Title: RE: help PIAC :D
Post by: Grey Ninja on September 30, 2003, 08:49:44 AM: sorry... I can't help you with that. I would actually have to have a knowledge of how your (existing?) LAN works, and even if I had that knowledge, it would be largely trial and error for me until I got it working. And although I do support Linux, I have to admit that I don't know how to use it very well.

I have been thinking about keeping a second computer for myself though to use as a server, but I have never gotten around to it, and usually my extra PCs are given away rather than kept.
Title: RE: help PIAC :D
Post by: PIAC on September 30, 2003, 06:38:01 PM: well i have an 8point hub with 4 PC's connected into it, the current gateway is my pc which connects to the net via a motorollaSB54200 usb/ethernet cable modem (using the USB)
Title: RE: help PIAC :D
Post by: KnowsNothing on October 02, 2003, 02:01:58 PM: Well, I suggest you take you USB connector plug, and hook it up to you SB54200. Now, all that will do is allow easier communication between you hoveram CPU and you F200. I am assuming you're using an F200, right?

Now, the RAM data port 2 should be open. Plug your modem into that via speghetti. That should help a bit, too.

Now, if you're wondering where the applesauce goes, my answer would have to be nowhere. it's a common misconception that you should quickly pour the applesauce onto the motherboard to make it taste better, but I think some salsa might do the trick. I'm not positive though.

I should also mention that the Rimdazzle 412 video card is now out by GeVidia, and should enhance your "dodgy" 233 into about a 412. This wont enhance the processing speed at all, but it should set you back $350-400. That's about.....carry the elevendy.....$1000-2000 dollars Australian.

Other than that, I can't help you one bit. Sorry. :\
Title: RE: help PIAC :D
Post by: mouse_clicker on October 02, 2003, 02:08:06 PM: You actually had me going there, KnowsNothing- I actually thought you knew what you were talking about. I guess that happens when you know jack squat about computers yourself.
Title: RE: help PIAC :D
Post by: KnowsNothing on October 02, 2003, 03:20:22 PM: Know what I'm talking about? Good one! ahaha!

I thought I was pretty good with computers until I came here. :\ Now I feel like my teacher who can barely work out email. And this time I am serious.
Title: RE: help PIAC :D
Post by: CardBoardBox on October 02, 2003, 03:30:11 PM: what is...computer?
Title: RE:help PIAC :D
Post by: mouse_clicker on October 02, 2003, 03:34:57 PM: I know how to DO stuff on a computer, just not the technical stuff. Funny thing is, too, I've spent about the last week or so piecing together myself a computer. Luckily I've got a friend who knows a lot more than I do to help.
Title: RE: help PIAC :D
Post by: KnowsNothing on October 02, 2003, 03:38:37 PM: I can DO stuff too.

I installed my own video card! I am proud!
Title: RE: help PIAC :D
Post by: CardBoardBox on October 02, 2003, 03:46:32 PM: I turned on the computer....on MY own..hah..beat that foo
I can also install stuff and plug in ALL OF the plugs yes....all of them -.-
Title: RE:help PIAC :D
Post by: mouse_clicker on October 02, 2003, 03:48:50 PM: Unplugging them is what's really tricky, though. o_O

BTW, I'm sorry, PIAC. You had an honest question and we just came in here and acted liked jackasses.
Title: RE: help PIAC :D
Post by: KnowsNothing on October 02, 2003, 04:23:18 PM: True dat. Sorry.
Title: RE: help PIAC :D
Post by: PIAC on October 02, 2003, 10:00:15 PM: -___- i thought WOW REPLIES ILL GET HELP, but now im afraid ill have to steal your pants :\
Title: RE: help PIAC :D
Post by: Caliban on October 03, 2003, 08:08:30 AM: I don't have enough knowledge to answer your questions PIAC but I can recommend you to also post your questions on other forums other than PGC's. That's what I do when I have a computer problem. For my computer problems I normally post on the Penny Arcade forums, the GameFAQs forums, Animesuki forums, GPEmu forums and as a last resort on this forum, and all at the same time. Then I read all replies until I am satisfied on how to solve my problems.
Title: RE: help PIAC :D
Post by: KnowsNothing on October 03, 2003, 09:20:24 AM: That's okay. I don't wear pants anyway.
Title: RE: help PIAC :D
Post by: PIAC on October 03, 2003, 02:13:54 PM: i will never ever post on the gheymefags forums, i can live without the suggestions of an illiterate 13 year old thanks, i'll just get people on IRC to help me ;P
Title: RE: help PIAC :D
Post by: KnowsNothing on October 03, 2003, 02:17:06 PM: That's weird. I'm thirteen, and i just posted total blag. I BELONG THERE!

except not.
Title: RE: help PIAC :D
Post by: PIAC on October 03, 2003, 02:43:07 PM: yes, except not indeed, your not illiterate and annoying

OMFG LOL~! DISCUS? BUTSECKS!!!!11

and so forth... i hate gheymefags
Title: RE: help PIAC :D
Post by: mouse_clicker on October 03, 2003, 02:59:25 PM: I don't think a guy who mixes up "your" and "you're" should be telling other people whether or not they're literate.
Title: RE: help PIAC :D
Post by: KnowsNothing on October 03, 2003, 03:10:37 PM: hehe, I am actually going to say, in all honesty, "lol"

And that I didn't even notice.