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**N2TRUX** · 08-16-2003, 08:58 AM

I have had SBC Yahoo DSL for a while. but couldn't get it activated. I had a bad phone jack that was making everyone crazy.

Anyway, I am using it now, and trying out the SBC yahoo browser. Besdies all the clutter that I hate, it looks pretty good. I have noticed one thing I need help with.

If you are on a site and right click a pic, it doesn't offer the option of "properties". How do you get it to show you the properties of a pic?????

Izzy · 08-16-2003, 09:00 AM

Don't use thier browser. I use Internet Explorer and have no probs. I just have to figure out how to take thier browser off the default when you click on another link.

TIMSPEED · 08-16-2003, 09:16 AM

I have Yahoo SBC and love it. As for taking their little stupid browser off..I just deleted the damn thing. Went to IE => TOOLS => INTERNET OPTIONS. What you need is in there. There's a setting on there for making IE your default browser. If that still doesn't work, just delete their stupid browser.
Other than that stupid thing, I love SBC, it's 10x faster than AOL High Speed!!

**N2TRUX** · 08-16-2003, 09:22 AM

Yeah, I am back on an MIE browser. I can know how to do all that. I was just wndering if there was a way to get properties of a pic while using the Yahoo browser.

It's to puffy looking for me. It reminds me of AOL, and I HATE AOL

TIMSPEED · 08-16-2003, 09:27 AM

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Originally posted by N2TRUX
It's to puffy looking for me. It reminds me of AOL, and I HATE AOL

What version of IE are you running? 6.0?

crackajacka · 08-16-2003, 10:08 AM

yea sbc yahoo browser is a freebie knock off of netscape

**N2TRUX** · 08-16-2003, 10:28 AM

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Originally posted by TIMSPEED
What version of IE are you running? 6.0?

Yeah, I got 6.0. I have always used MIE as my browser, so I am familair with it. Since the SBCyahoo browser was there, I thought I would give it a try. It doesn't do much for me

I guess I'm just a simple person that doesn't like all the fluff and clutter. I can't stand a browser that flashes messages at me. I even have my default on MIE set at blank....

TIMSPEED · 08-16-2003, 10:30 AM

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Originally posted by N2TRUX
I even have my default on MIE set at blank

AMEN to that! Plus, with it loaded on "about:blank" IE seems to load twice as fast.

**N2TRUX** · 08-16-2003, 06:04 PM

With my new DSL and a fairly new computer, load speed isn't a concern like it was with my old 233mhz and a 56k modem, thank God.

I just don't like all the crap that comes with the new browsers....

MIE 6.0

C&C Chevy · 08-16-2003, 09:12 PM

I went from SBC DSL to 56k .......

*racedvl* · 08-16-2003, 09:52 PM

I have the SBC DSL, and so far I cannot complain.

**N2TRUX** · 08-16-2003, 10:57 PM

I went back to using the Microsoft connection manager too. The SBC manager took forever to hook up.

Yeah, racedvl it seems pretty cool so far. Everything load much faster until your cache gets overstuffed. Then it start slowing down again....

**swervin ervin** · 08-16-2003, 11:08 PM

OK, I give. What is SBC Yahoo DSL???

I know what DSL is, but SBC Yahoo??

crackajacka · 08-16-2003, 11:15 PM

sbc and yahoo got together so its sbc yahoo..

**N2TRUX** · 08-17-2003, 12:13 AM

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Originally posted by swervin ervin
OK, I give. What is SBC Yahoo DSL???I know what DSL is, but SBC Yahoo??

Mike, it's the phone company at it's finest. It was Southwestern Bell Corp. They are too cool for all that now, so they became SBC.

I think they part of Yahoo, so they merged to make SBC/Yahoo and offer the cheapest DSL service I could find. It's 29.95 a month for the first year. That's cheaper than my 10.00 dial up since I also had a seperate line installed just for dial up...

crackajacka · 08-17-2003, 12:22 AM

actually its not even southwestern bell corp. its southwestern bell communications.

Txstruck · 08-18-2003, 05:30 PM

My friend has SBC Yahoo DSL 768 down/256 up runing XP and I tweaked it and he now gets like 1184 down and 256 up.

Tweak it till it MHZ!!

**N2TRUX** · 08-18-2003, 05:33 PM

Dang! So what's involved in tuning it up. It's fast now, but faster is better...

Txstruck · 08-18-2003, 06:11 PM

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Originally posted by N2TRUX
Dang! So what's involved in tuning it up. It's fast now, but faster is better...

Go to DSLreports.com on the left, click on tools, then speed test and se where you are, then click on tweak test and follow what it says to do. One thing to keep in mind is alot of DSL modems keep internal error logs which will eventually slow you down. I recommend about every 2 weeks, unplug the power from your modem for like 20 secs then plug it back in. The speed will usualy go back up. If you need any other help with it, just shoot me an email txstruck@aol.com

lofat · 08-18-2003, 08:00 PM

I have sbc, got it when it was still pac bell dsl.

When I moved from Oakland to Hayward I had to get a newer router and the whole new installation pack.

I hate it. Talk about an invasion of privacy.

I am paying for dsl access and they forced me to provide not only basic information, but I had to do an entire in depth marketing survey. Pissed me off, I am paying for their service, not being paid to answer questions.

Then there is ALL this stuff they force you to install. I spent near three hours doing a microscopic search on my hard drive to purge it of any trace of these added features.
Couple that with their ****ty browser and spy ware.

Best thing one can do. Start/find and do a search for SBC and Yahoo and hit delete.

I didn't think any one could make Internet explorer worse then is already is, but I was wrong. They did.

But seriously when I get home I will find the names of the files you need to keep.

Txstruck · 08-18-2003, 09:54 PM

If you have a router installed, you dont need ANY of their software. Set the router up using PPPoe and put your login and password in the router then use regular IE. The router il login for you so you dont have to anymore. Ive done it so I know it works.

lofat · 08-18-2003, 10:16 PM

still, be sure to delete all that yahoo sh*t. it takes up space and contains spyware.
after i did the install i ran ad aware and what do you know - they planted all kinds of sh*t.

if you don't have ad aware get it... it's free and it works.
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

apstguy · 08-18-2003, 10:31 PM

I use Spybot Search and Destroy. Either works great! of getting rid of that spyware crap! http://spybot.eon.net.au

lofat · 08-18-2003, 10:44 PM

spybot search & destroy rawks too

**N2TRUX** · 08-18-2003, 10:55 PM

Y'all don't have any concerns with it deleting anything important? I hate a cluttered computer. Since mine is pretty new, it doesn't have to much crap on it...yet. I'm sure it's only a matter of time before it sneaks in though.

I make it a point to "un-click" all the little boxes they try to slide in when you load something new that allows the to bombard you with spam, and sell your info off.

I watch for it as close as I can, but I knew I still miss out. Let me know what y'all think. I don't want to get carried away and chunk out files that pertain to my OS

08-16-2003, 08:58 AM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Do any of you have SBC Yahoo DSL? I have had SBC Yahoo DSL for a while. but couldn't get it activated. I had a bad phone jack that was making everyone crazy. Anyway, I am using it now, and trying out the SBC yahoo browser. Besdies all the clutter that I hate, it looks pretty good. I have noticed one thing I need help with. If you are on a site and right click a pic, it doesn't offer the option of "properties". How do you get it to show you the properties of a pic????? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-16-2003, 09:16 AM	#3
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	I have Yahoo SBC and love it. As for taking their little stupid browser off..I just deleted the damn thing. Went to IE => TOOLS => INTERNET OPTIONS. What you need is in there. There's a setting on there for making IE your default browser. If that still doesn't work, just delete their stupid browser. Other than that stupid thing, I love SBC, it's 10x faster than AOL High Speed!! __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

08-16-2003, 10:08 AM	#6
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	yea sbc yahoo browser is a freebie knock off of netscape __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

08-16-2003, 09:12 PM	#10
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	I went from SBC DSL to 56k ....... __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

08-16-2003, 11:08 PM	#13
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	OK, I give. What is SBC Yahoo DSL??? I know what DSL is, but SBC Yahoo?? __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

08-16-2003, 09:00 AM	#2
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	Don't use thier browser. I use Internet Explorer and have no probs. I just have to figure out how to take thier browser off the default when you click on another link.

08-16-2003, 09:22 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Yeah, I am back on an MIE browser. I can know how to do all that. I was just wndering if there was a way to get properties of a pic while using the Yahoo browser. It's to puffy looking for me. It reminds me of AOL, and I HATE AOL

08-16-2003, 06:04 PM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	With my new DSL and a fairly new computer, load speed isn't a concern like it was with my old 233mhz and a 56k modem, thank God. I just don't like all the crap that comes with the new browsers.... MIE 6.0

08-16-2003, 09:52 PM	#11
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I have the SBC DSL, and so far I cannot complain.

08-16-2003, 10:57 PM	#12
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	I went back to using the Microsoft connection manager too. The SBC manager took forever to hook up. Yeah, racedvl it seems pretty cool so far. Everything load much faster until your cache gets overstuffed. Then it start slowing down again....

08-16-2003, 11:15 PM	#14
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	sbc and yahoo got together so its sbc yahoo.. __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

08-17-2003, 12:22 AM	#16
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	actually its not even southwestern bell corp. its southwestern bell communications. __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

08-18-2003, 05:30 PM	#17
Txstruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 459	My friend has SBC Yahoo DSL 768 down/256 up runing XP and I tweaked it and he now gets like 1184 down and 256 up. Tweak it till it MHZ!! __________________ Steve 86 K30 4x4 6.2L Diesel\TH400\NP208 - 14bolt FF rear w/detroit locker and Dana60 front w/detroit locker- both with 4.56 gears "Runs on Mud"

08-18-2003, 05:33 PM	#18
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Dang! So what's involved in tuning it up. It's fast now, but faster is better...

08-18-2003, 08:00 PM	#20
lofat Rollin' Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hayward, California Posts: 240	I have sbc, got it when it was still pac bell dsl. When I moved from Oakland to Hayward I had to get a newer router and the whole new installation pack. I hate it. Talk about an invasion of privacy. I am paying for dsl access and they forced me to provide not only basic information, but I had to do an entire in depth marketing survey. Pissed me off, I am paying for their service, not being paid to answer questions. Then there is ALL this stuff they force you to install. I spent near three hours doing a microscopic search on my hard drive to purge it of any trace of these added features. Couple that with their ****ty browser and spy ware. Best thing one can do. Start/find and do a search for SBC and Yahoo and hit delete. I didn't think any one could make Internet explorer worse then is already is, but I was wrong. They did. But seriously when I get home I will find the names of the files you need to keep. __________________ :: 1977 C10 cheyenne :: :: 1973 new yorker brougham :: for sale - $1,500 lofat productions



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08-18-2003, 09:54 PM	#21
Txstruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 459	If you have a router installed, you dont need ANY of their software. Set the router up using PPPoe and put your login and password in the router then use regular IE. The router il login for you so you dont have to anymore. Ive done it so I know it works. __________________ Steve 86 K30 4x4 6.2L Diesel\TH400\NP208 - 14bolt FF rear w/detroit locker and Dana60 front w/detroit locker- both with 4.56 gears "Runs on Mud"

08-18-2003, 10:16 PM	#22
lofat Rollin' Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hayward, California Posts: 240	still, be sure to delete all that yahoo sht. it takes up space and contains spyware. after i did the install i ran ad aware and what do you know - they planted all kinds of sht. if you don't have ad aware get it... it's free and it works. http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ __________________ :: 1977 C10 cheyenne :: :: 1973 new yorker brougham :: for sale - $1,500 lofat productions

08-18-2003, 10:31 PM	#23
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	I use Spybot Search and Destroy. Either works great! of getting rid of that spyware crap! http://spybot.eon.net.au __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

08-18-2003, 10:44 PM	#24
lofat Rollin' Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hayward, California Posts: 240	spybot search & destroy rawks too __________________ :: 1977 C10 cheyenne :: :: 1973 new yorker brougham :: for sale - $1,500 lofat productions

08-18-2003, 10:55 PM	#25
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Y'all don't have any concerns with it deleting anything important? I hate a cluttered computer. Since mine is pretty new, it doesn't have to much crap on it...yet. I'm sure it's only a matter of time before it sneaks in though. I make it a point to "un-click" all the little boxes they try to slide in when you load something new that allows the to bombard you with spam, and sell your info off. I watch for it as close as I can, but I knew I still miss out. Let me know what y'all think. I don't want to get carried away and chunk out files that pertain to my OS

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