On Monday, December 30, 2002, at 10:04 PM, Gecina at aol.com wrote: > I was too optimistic. Good thing you presented a > reality check. Don't overlook the fact that once you have an IP, say Earthlink, you can connect your iBook or Powerbook to the wall outlet for your phone, make sure it is analog and not digital, and connect directly. You can use ANY pots line (plain old telephone system) outlet, home, office, friend's home, etc. Just unplug their phone and connect your Mac and use Internet Connect to make it happen. --- How about a switcher ad for adding software, installing a printer or any other action which requires a password...that you don't remember... :) Jack Rodgers Email: jackrodgers at earthlink.net Web: www.jackrodgers.com iCal: coming soon iBlog: coming soon