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    hp 2590US question

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by 77yrold, Oct 12, 2009.

  1. 77yrold

    77yrold Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have never been wireless I do not know if what I am about to relate is relevant BUT
    1. my vision is to go wireless with as little hassle as possible.
    2. I am ATT yahoo DSL land line and mobile both ATT as well
    3.Would the ATT connect card solve my problem
    4. I am both Linux and XP and about to launch virtual box
    I know probably more then you needed to know, but someone please advise

    Thank you
     
    77yrold, Oct 12, 2009
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  2. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    Advise you how?

    We actually need to know more of what your goal is. You want to go wireless at home? Or everywhere?

    If you have att dsl, they are likely going to provide you with a dsl modem with a built in wireless router

    This will give you wireless capabilities in your home

    An ATT Connect card will give you wireless capabilities anywhere you can get cell phone access--but it will cost you a monthly fee in addition to the cost of the card and your yahoo dsl. (last I checked about $69)

    There may not be a linux driver for your an ATT Connect card...don't know.
     
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  3. 77yrold

    77yrold Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well you pretty much told me what I needed to know. I wanted to be able to go to meetings of a user group wireless. Not too interested in it at home. But $69 bucks+card+bundled payment of about $158 kind of beyond my limited income. Thanks for heads up.
     
    77yrold, Oct 12, 2009
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