After installing on a clean XP

I'm a total beginner when it comes to "Netscape" or "Mozilla "...
I have an extra PC here, So I figured I would try one of these...
To no aval....
I did a total... "Repartitioned ", "Reformatted ", clean install on "XP "... All drivers installed from "OS" perfectly!!!!
Everything is good... Running awesome...
Now I go and install the "Offline" version of "Netscape 7.1 "... (because I want nothing to do with any other "ISP" provider)... I follow Ramona's advise on install... then go and "Click" on to go "Web "... Up comes a "window ".... saying... "home.netscape.com could not be found. Please check name and try again "... To no avail.
So I dig in... Find out that I have no connection at all in "Network Connections "...
Questions....
Doesn't "Netscape do the "Dial-up" settings for you?
Do they give you some numbers to connect to... so that if we have to we can manually make a connection?
We don't need to have another "ISP" running to use "Netsacape "?
I would like to use "Dial-up" instead of cable on this one...
I really want to express thanks to all who answer!!!!

 

Hi Powerdog

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I have an extra PC here... I did a total... "Repartitioned ", "Reformatted ", clean install on "XP "... All drivers installed from "OS" perfectly!!!!........................
Find out that I have no connection at all in "Network Connections "......................
Doesn't "Netscape do the "Dial-up" settings for you?..............
I would like to use "Dial-up" instead of cable on this one.....................................

Let's get to some basic questions and answers...

So extra computer has a fresh install of XP. Let's get basic internet established first. You have cable ISP service used on your other computer (correct?). I "assume" you are using Internet Explorer as your browser (correct)? You can use Netscape browser on this new computer with the same ISP, you do not require another ISP....
BUT
You now have TWO computers which require a connection to the internet, this requires additional equipment to "Share" the connection. Installing a internet share router would be a secure and simple solution. Both of your computers would connect to the router through there ethernet cards.
Be aware if you want to use "Dial up" ISP service, this would be an additional monthly cost and provide a very slow connection. Installing the router to share between both computers would provide a faster connection with no additional monthly cost. So report back with your thoughts and will take it from there.

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Thanks alot Dennis... but

I already have two excellent systems up and running on a "Cable Network" system... Don't need any help there... but thanks for the reponse.
When it comes to "Windows" and "Networking "... I'm above average on knowledge there. And this is not a hardware problem or question.
When it comes to "Netscape" or "Mozilla "... TOTALLY DUMB!!!!!
I need help with basic software questions like I asked before.
1. Do I need an existing "ISP" to get "Netscape" or "Mozilla" to work... From a fresh install of "XP "... I then install "Netscape 7.1 "... but I have no "connection dial-up" in the "network connections" folder...
2. When I try to "Hook-up "... I get another "Window" telling me to... Please check the name and try again.
Not to sound arrogant... but isn't "Netscape" or "Mozilla" a stand alone "ISP "?
AGIAN DENNIS....I APPRECIATE THE RESPONSE.... THANKS!!!
P.S. Modem is totally fine.

 

Hi Powerdog

Not to sound arrogant... but isn't "Netscape" or "Mozilla" a stand alone "ISP "?
No, it is a browser.


Do I need an existing "ISP "
Your current ISP service should work fine, unless using a free ISP service. They require to use one provided with the service. Netscape, Mozilla, Internet Explorer, along with numerious others are called "browsers ". They are programs that let you navigate internet. But all of them require an ISP connection to acquire access to the net. Most ISP's let you use any combination of browser(s) you want.


already have two excellent systems up and running on a "Cable Network" system...
This is the confusing phrase. Are you saying "Two computers networked using hard wire cable connection. -(or)- Your networked and have "Cable ISP" broadband service. If it's the latter, your set to go to work with Netscape.
The short question.. How do you currently access the internet? Is your service dialup or broadband.?

 

Thanks Dennis... but

Maybe I should explain in full... I was trying to save "typing" time by the term "Cable Network "... That mean't that I have "Cable Hook-up" for my internet... I have two excellent systems networked together on it.
I do alot of "Web designs" for customers, I do alot of "PC repair" for customers, I do alot of "Benchmarking" on the side... alot of trials and errors, all for fun.
So I took it upon myself... I broke down and installed "Redhat "... (even typing the name makes me sick)... on the extra computer that I was talking about hooking up on one of these free "Browsers" using my modem on... separate from the "Networking" dual using the "Cable hook-up ".
(Why do I want to do this? Just for testing webs, benchmarks, and things like that on a modem hook-up and fun stuff like that.)
After installation... I had the "Web "!!!! no free or paid "ISP "... nothing needed for it to work on there.
So I think that "Mozilla" and/or "Netscape" is/are a stand alone.
So.................
Why can't I get it to work on XP!!!!
My thanks go out to you again Dennis... Thanks for replying.


My main system is:
XP2200, KT333URA, 1.5GB P2100, Radeon XT, 2 separate raid systems (2 ultra160 10G IBM's and 2 ata133 80G Maxtor's)
running XP PRO.

 

Hi Powerdog

I broke down and installed "Redhat "... (even typing the name makes me sick)... on the extra computer that I was talking about hooking up on one of these free "Browsers" using my modem on... separate from the "Networking" dual using the "Cable hook-up ".
After installation... I had the "Web "!!!! no free or paid "ISP "... nothing needed for it to work on there.

Redhat is a "Linux based OS ".....
Then you installed Netscape / Mozilla and connected to internet using a dialup modem connection. This requires a ISP (Internet Service Provider). Most of us must pay for this service. It requires dialing a special number and some password information to validate your use of the service. Are you possible using someone else's account? You may want to check the phone number the modem is calling up. You maybe incurring some "long distance" charges / fee's if not a local number or your not familiar with the ISP.
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So I think that "Mozilla" and/or "Netscape" is/are a stand alone.

Well, if you say you can get "connected" to the Internet with the Linux / Netscape....
In XP go to
My Computer| Control Panel| Internet Options| Connections Tab. Set up the ISP information for dialup.
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MUCH simpler approach..
Netscape or Mozilla will work fine, will cause no problems, your Cable ISP will be happy, you will be happy by doing the following....
However you are sharing your current Cable ISP connection... attach the XP with Netscape loaded..
In Netscape, Go To....
Edit| Preferences| Advance| Proxies|
Enable "Radio Button" for phrase "Direct connection to the Internet ".
DONE, surf to your hearts content.