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Connecting to the internet with mini?

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mr breaker

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Mar 17, 2006
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I just sucessfully installed XP on my mac mini.

However, I can't figure out how to make a valid network connection.

By default, it created a LAN connection using 1394 Net Adapter. How do I change this? My computer is connected to a hub with a cable modem.


Thanks!
 
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jsw

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Has there been a change to the issue with fans not running because XP doesn't turn them on? I'd hate to fry my mini by having it slowly cook.
 
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UncleStoney

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Mar 16, 2006
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Sorry, but I'm a technical ignoramus. Can someone please walk me through the driver installation process. I'm trying to get my wireless working on my MPB. I downloaded the correct driver and ran the executable. It appeared to install the driver in the correct directory, but now I'm stuck.

I have the Device Manager open and I see two "Ethernet Controllers" under "Other Devices." Which one do I pick? And then what? Help!

(Sorry for such a n00b question -- I couldn't find step-by-step instructions anywhere else).

Thanks!
 
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mr breaker

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Maxwell Smart said:
How do you like XP on your mini? do you have the solo or duo version? Is it fast?
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Yeah..it's really fast. I am not a huge Windows fan, but I do .NET development...so it's going to be great not having extra PC boxes lying around my small apartment.


I haven't tried installing the listed graphics driver yet....that's the only thing that is noticeably slow.
 
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mr breaker

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jsw said:
Has there been a change to the issue with fans not running because XP doesn't turn them on? I'd hate to fry my mini by having it slowly cook.
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I think I hear the fan on. But it's so quiet to begin with, it's hard to tell!

It doesn't seem to be any hotter than when I am running OS X.
 
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mr breaker

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jsw said:
It would seem that there are no reported fan drivers yet. How are you regulating the temperature of your mini?

Likewise, UncleStoney, how are you ensuring it doesn't overheat?
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There is definitely heat coming out of the vent in the back...not an unusual amount, but enough to feel it.
 
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UncleStoney

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Mar 16, 2006
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My fan seems to be on -- at least I think i can hear it. It's pretty quiet. My MBP is running hot, but I'm not too worried yet.

BTW, I got my wireless working after all. It helps if you install the ethernet drivers first.
 
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jsw

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mr breaker said:
I think I hear the fan on. But it's so quiet to begin with, it's hard to tell!

It doesn't seem to be any hotter than when I am running OS X.
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Cool. Good to know. I don't have any real need to install XP on my mini (not that I won't anyway, just to see...), but the time's coming up for me to get a new laptop at work, and the ability to install XP might sway them to allow me to buy an MBP.
 
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ethernet76

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jsw said:
It would seem that there are no reported fan drivers yet. How are you regulating the temperature of your mini?

Likewise, UncleStoney, how are you ensuring it doesn't overheat?
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The system by default spins the fans at full speed. It's the OS X daemon that slows them.

At least that's how it was for the G5.

I am 100% sure XP would never cook a mini. Intel chips have great self-protection from heat. Also, Apple relying only on the OS X daemon would result in a numerous amount of fried computers.
 
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