[tjlean]

I tried downloading Panther update combo from apple and after several hours I would look at the progress and the download window would indicate timed out and my dialup internet connection is disconnected. I already unchecked the disconnect if idle checkbox, no screensaver and no sleep on my computer yet it would still disconnect. What else do I need to to?

[dougster]

-Hi,
By chance to you have AOL? They consider downloading inactive, and they'll disconnect you. Some friends w/ the same snag usually will go to a local Mac store, with a CD, and they'll burn it for them. Just a thought.

[sereluna]

In my experience, dial-up just does that.

[PeterG]

tjlean,
... exactly what Doug said.
I used dialup before Doug and Macnuke made me get DSL. I'm happy about. /forums/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Before that I would go to an Apple Store (with my own disc) and their happy to download and burn updates for you.
If you have a friend with a high speed connection and they use Windows you can still open up the Apple (firefox prefered) site download and burn.
I think I'm paying about $17 per month with tax for DSL (dslextreme).
Besides, at the Apple store you get to ask questions and play with all the new stuff.
Peter

[tjlean]

Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately the only Mac store we have here is Compusa and last I heard they don't have internet connection in their service department because of fear of viruses. /forums/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[dougster]

-TJ,
Yeah, its sad, but large dl's are difficult at times using dialup. -Peter jumped on broadband when he found it actually saved him money due to the time waiting for webpages to load during working hours /forums/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif But another thought: If you have a school nearby, or a library you just might get lucky, and be able to burn from there. The JC by me allows it, and I'm gussing about the library. But maybe..

[MacSis]

iGetter is the best way to do long downloads when on dial up.
It allows you to have it automatically reconnect after a disconnect until you have the file. Then it will disconnect when it has completed the downloads.
Check it out, I'm sure you will agree it is a good way to download on dial up.

[dougster]

-Hi,
This little app looks like a winner (nice find -MacSis). Hope -OP pops back w/ some feedback. Not sure why you'd need it w/ a T1 connection /forums/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif