You might be right, but often those requirments are basically just for support. In other words, the manufacturer doesn't really want people calling tech support with such old, slow computers. It usually doesn't mean the product won't work at all - seriously I don't see how a lack of RAM or cpu speed could affect detection of a pcmcia card.freeztar wrote: Well, I checked the linksys box and it had 64MB listed as a requirement. I found some that only required 32MB of ram, but they also required 300mhz pentium and she was running on a 233mhz laptop.
I think bringing a laptop *looks* impressive to the client, but I don't see it as 100% necessary. In fact, this ethernet problem is the only one I've seen where a laptop would be a huge help. Almost everything else can be solved with some ingenuity, and proper preparation.Cabinfever wrote:also, i can't imagine trying to do this sort of work without a laptop ready to go online at the clients premises. i suggest that anyone serious about business *needs* this.
That said I will probably get a laptop anyway, mostly for the looking impressive part
