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<P><FONT SIZE=2>The issue of using a dynamic ip address to provide servers isn't really a problem. I have cable modem, where the IP address of the machine does change (infrequently), and therefore I have signed up to one of the many dynamic DNS providers around on the net - I use hn.org, and when the IP address changes a simple script runs which informs hn.org that it has changed. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>As to getting a new 486 board with PCI onboard, or a board with USB already built in, I don't think it really matters, as USB cards are incredibly cheap nowadays. If you get stuck, I have recently acquired some old 486 and 586 mobos with CPU's, all with PCI on (don't know about USB - they haven't got a USB port built in, and didn't have one connected when I got them - u are welcome to if you fancy a trip outta the old smoke :)</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>Cheers,</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>Richie Jarvis</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>Technical Support Engineer, EMEA</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>SignalSoft Corporation</FONT>
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<BR><FONT SIZE=2>T: +44 (0) 1252 667542</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>F: +44 (0) 1252 667501</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>www.signalsoftcorp.com</FONT>
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