I too would say this pc might be a good candidate for linux, you can try it out with out installing it by getting one of the live cd's, you just put it in your cd drawer then boot up the pc from the cd and choose to run the linux cd, you can then test it out and see how it works on that pc, you can try your wireless and see if it finds it and recognizes it, some distros like Mepis have a special built in assistant to aid in things like that. If you like it and everything works well while using the cd you can choose to install it to that pc. But if you decide you did not want to all you have to do is hit shutdown on the pc and remove the linux cd from the drawer, next time you reboot it will be back using your windows. Nothing was changed while using the cd. Here is a site with lists of many linux versions and links to where you can buy them for a few bucks. Linux At the very least I agree with mxyplx get your IE updated or even better go get the firefox browser and use it instead. Firefox Also check the manufacturers site for your wireless card many do offer windows 98 drivers but you have to go get them and install them, did your paper work for your card mention anything about windows 98 drivers?

If it's anything like mine you have to go to the web site and find the place that says hold it for so many days. That way when you download it, a copy stays on the net for a few days.

Well goooooly it sure is good to see you back. Hopefully things are straightened out and you will be able to come back in again Sharon. I called Donna and told her your good news. She said she was able to come in last night but after reading 3 posts she wasn't able to come in again. She was racing off to try again this morning. Looking forward to seeing you in Naples too.

Haha. The email is clearly real. I got one and thought nothing more of it until coming upon this thread. There's an irony with this. Two-step authorization measures are implemented, in part, precisely because people get hysterical about security and perceived risks. So the very measure used to address those who are worried about security, is distrusted by those same people and leads to more feelings of risk and insecurity. Too many folks, especially oldsters, don't want to be confronted with truth or fact that conflicts with a view they've reached and want to cling to. It's unbelievable. Those of you who want to think of the email as being phony are entitled to do so. Just don't be shocked with what happens the next time you try to sign in to the SSA website (you'll be asked to supply a cell phone number to receive a text). I just tried it out, it works fine. Those who don't have a cellphone can call or visit a SSA office. This isn't a big deal, it's just an added security step for web access. Yawn.