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slowness when sharing internet
Name: Joemama10 Date: December 6, 2003 at 10:21:53 Pacific OS: windows xp home CPU/Ram: 500mhz 192
Comment:
I have 2 computers networked and i share internet with the host computer. However when i am sharing the internet it is regular speed on my computer but the host computer can't go anywhere at all. I know when computer's are networked the internet will be slower, especially since it's dial up, but I should at least be able to get around on the host computer's internet right?
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