- Dec 26, 2013
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So my parents still have their old G6-450, with the Pentium II processor and Windows 98, and have been wanting to get it working again because my dad has a tablet (finally he will admit that it isn't capable as an actual computer is) and my mom has a work-issued laptop that has so many security components that she really can't use it for much besides work.
My question has to do with connecting it to our router. The tower connects via USB port, but our router is wireless/LAN. So I'm wondering if there's a way to connect it to a LAN cable through the USB port, or if I should install a wireless card into the tower (and if so, suggestions would be appreciated), or if I should have them upgrade to a router that also has USB ports (I've been trying to upgrade them to a better router for some time).
Also, they're looking to mostly use it for printing, and so that my dad can back up his iPad, so I'm hoping to download itunes as well. So, should I upgrade the system to XP? And if so, would my OS disc from my old Dell Inspiron 1501 work? Or would I need to purchase an OS upgrade?
Any advice would be much appreciated!
My question has to do with connecting it to our router. The tower connects via USB port, but our router is wireless/LAN. So I'm wondering if there's a way to connect it to a LAN cable through the USB port, or if I should install a wireless card into the tower (and if so, suggestions would be appreciated), or if I should have them upgrade to a router that also has USB ports (I've been trying to upgrade them to a better router for some time).
Also, they're looking to mostly use it for printing, and so that my dad can back up his iPad, so I'm hoping to download itunes as well. So, should I upgrade the system to XP? And if so, would my OS disc from my old Dell Inspiron 1501 work? Or would I need to purchase an OS upgrade?
Any advice would be much appreciated!
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