thank you for the replies!! i looked at a few online and the specs say i need windows 2000,vista,etc...basically everything but what i have! on the computer i'll be using, i have windows 98 - ...
Fret not!
I too have Win98. Using it right now, connected via a PCI NIC (Network Interface Card), like patio recommended.
They are fairly cheap.
Example:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833180025Looks like that one is 3.99 and shipping is 4.99.
More here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2000400027&bop=And&Order=PRICEI happen to have one of those Encore nics. Not exactly that model number. Works fine for me.
I do think it is an el-cheapo card though. If you feel you need a specific brand name or model number recommendation, wait for patio.
I think that if you are unfamiliar with this stuff, you might not want to get the cheapest, but the easiest to work with.
I just wanted to show you a real example.
By the way, that vendor - Newegg - is often highly recommended.
If you have a computer shop locally, it might be best to buy a NIC from them. I did. By the time I paid shipping, then twiddled my thumbs waiting.... to save 3 or 4 dollars wasn't worth it to me.
You might also check Staples, if you have one nearby. They usually have some in stock too.