well in Windows XP upon first plugging it in, you need to install the driver and the crappy "dialer" software. and this wouldn't install, citing a CRC error on installation media.<div><br></div><div>of course as we all know, when plugging it into a machine that's running a decent GNU/Linux distro, it just works :) which is why i'm desperate to get Crunchbang back on my Eee.</div>
<div><br></div><div>as far as worry over something snapping off, i don't really use my machine in situations where it's likely to get snapped off. i just don't like my current modem dangling around. i tried using the velcro that comes with it to stick it to my screen but that was epic fail :(<br>
<br><div class="gmail_quote">2009/6/5 Tim Dobson <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:lists@tdobson.net">lists@tdobson.net</a>></span><br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;">
<div class="im">oscillik wrote:<br>
> well it probably won't affect you, since you don't use Windows :p<br>
><br>
> but i had an issue whereby the installation media was corrupt and would<br>
> refuse to install under Windows XP. after having an argument on the<br>
> phone with the indian call centre, and demanding to speak to a<br>
> supervisor to reiterate to THEM that Windows XP SP3 is supported by<br>
> their own device, I got it serviced. but apparently it's a common fault<br>
> with the E220.<br>
<br>
</div>...and I just plugged it in...<br>
<div class="im"><br>
> also, it doesn't really match my black EeePC, and it dangles from it<br>
> like some ugly piece of male anatomy :p<br>
<br>
</div>hmmm... for me I prefer something that isn't likely to snap off so<br>
badly...and I think it goes nicely with my black eee901... ah well each<br>
to their own... :)<br>
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