jerohm Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I have an old XP Vaio computer without wireless capabilities. I had a Linksys WCP11 which fit a Type II PCMCIA slot, that my daughter borrowed and can't find, so I need a new card... The problem is that I don't really understand the evolution cycle of PCMCIA since that time. Can I ASSUME CardBus cards (for example a Linksys W54g) IS NOT compatible with the older standard. I would LIKE to have 'G' functionality. Education/Suggestions appreciated. j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WS65711 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PC_Card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 my suggestions: buy a new laptop. use an usb wifi adapter if you have a usb slot (though chances are, that laptop is usb 1.1 and will be super slow). buy a new laptop. use an ethernet cable. buy a new laptop. moore's law: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moore's_law Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerohm Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 thanks guys ... I finally found this http://www.hpcfactor.com/support/cesd/h/0037.asp which I found to be the most coherent answer (MO). I actually found the Wiki explanation first last night, but is about worth what they charge. The computer is limited to 512M so is just about useless, BUT it has a parallel port and I plan on using it as a print server, and moving the laser printer to another room. Thanks j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 BUT it has a parallel port and I plan on using it as a print server, and moving the laser printer to another room. ..you must be related to my father-in-law. *facepalm* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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