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Wireless adapter for Toshiba Tecra8000

by Tecra8000 Jul 20, 2009 1:37PM PDT

I want to install a wireless adapter card in an old Toshiba Tecra8000 for an old pensioner who goes on religious missions trips periodically. Presently it has only 128 MB RAM running windows 98. (don't laugh) I plan to upgrade RAM to the max of 256 MB and install Windows XP. It will be used strictly for email

What kind of a card should I get? Is there another card available for an ethernet connection when wireless is not available?

Thanks!

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Since it's going to XP

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Jul 20, 2009 9:19PM PDT

First grab what information you find at http://www.google.com/search?q=Tecra8000

For example make a data collection of http://inferno.slug.org/pdf/toshiba/tecra8000.pdf and drivers.

"32-bit, 3.3V PC CardBus Support Yes
16-bit, 5.0V PC Card Support Yes"

This means you can use just about any PC Card you find.

However WHY XP? If its just for email I install UBUNTU and a compatible wifi card.
Bob

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