Author Topic: help PIAC :D (Read 6558 times)

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?

Grey Ninja · « **Reply #1 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.

PIAC · « **Reply #2 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)

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #3 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. :\

mouse_clicker · « **Reply #4 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.

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #5 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.

CardBoardBox · « **Reply #6 on:** October 02, 2003, 03:30:11 PM »

what is...computer?

mouse_clicker · « **Reply #7 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.

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #8 on:** October 02, 2003, 03:38:37 PM »

I can DO stuff too.

I installed my own video card! I am proud!

CardBoardBox · « **Reply #9 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 -.-

mouse_clicker · « **Reply #10 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.

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #11 on:** October 02, 2003, 04:23:18 PM »

True dat. Sorry.

PIAC · « **Reply #12 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 :\

Caliban · « **Reply #13 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.

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #14 on:** October 03, 2003, 09:20:24 AM »

That's okay. I don't wear pants anyway.

PIAC · « **Reply #15 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

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #16 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.

PIAC · « **Reply #17 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

mouse_clicker · « **Reply #18 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.

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #19 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.

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Author Topic: help PIAC :D (Read 6558 times)