I went to Radio Shack this morning to pick up my new Gateway Notebook computer running on Windows Vista. I felt that I just had too many slow experiences my 2003 model desktop running on Windows XP. I also bought a Linksys router so I could have wireless access in my apartment. I was like a kid with a new toy, but they a had a problem setting up the Router. I phoned the 800 help phone number and reached someone in India who was very helpful and patient. After about an hour we lost the phone connection. I phoned again and reached an assistant located in the Philippines. She too was very helpful and persistent, but couldn't figure out the solution. I thought to myself that maybe I should "walk before I run" so I tiried to use the DSL modem hard wired to the computer. For many years I have used a DSL modem to contact AOL directly. When this failed, I called AOL and determined the cause of my problems. The version of AOL that I am using and the set up for the AOL broadband connection are not compatible with Windows Vista.I decided to get Time Warner Cable's Road Runner and connect to the internet that way in the future. I will have to wait until Thursday to have it installed. Until then I'll have to work with the 2003 desktop. I will have to learn the capabilities of Windows Vista. I can work with the new laptop as long as I don't access the internet.
And so it goes with technology :)
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