Recent content by thomaslw

Oh, okay yeah you can use a hub if you purchased multiple IP addresses from your ISP (hehe it's been a while since I've encountered someoen that did that however so it escaped my mind). So yes, if you have multiple IP addresses, then yah a hub or switch will work. However, I still recommend...

in the second case you must get a router. this is because you are connecting the cable modem to it. a router is essentially a swtich that also can connect with the internet. (A switch on the other hand is jsut for internal networks, or a LAN, like the one u can set up in your home or office...

Assuming ur setup is as follows: -----(coaxel or phone line)--> cable modem (or dsl modem) ---> ---(network cable)-----> router -----> first computer | |-----> second computer...

yeah that's a good article. well its not that i disagree with wat's said, its that i disagree with the conclusion that its bad for asians, entity or rich or whoever. and i think its america's one saving grace, i mean the fact that we can and are pretty much converting our CAD into toilet...

As to your last point, i know its not heavily invested in equities, but some of it is, i mean the japaense were buying up real estate all over the country during the 80s bubble with all the moeny they were getting from their industries. at any rate thats not besides the point, theres a reason...

Actually I think vegasoul is right but I hardly agree with him that its a rip off for those "poor asians". It's the govt's and banks who are stuck holding the bag, and even that is hedged by the fact that they invest heavily in american markets (a big reason for the 80s bear was cuz of japanese...