Internet Sharing Between 98 and xp

[Edward Nigma]

I have a network of computers, one running Win98 and three
running XP. The network is setup using Ethernet card, Lan
cable and a hub. I'm wanting to use the 98 machine as an
internet server, so that all machines access the internet
via the 98 machine. All the machines can see each other
and access each other files, however, none of them can
access the internet (apart from the 98 machine). I've been
told I need to download a 98 patch that allows Proxy
sharing.

Where can I get this patch, or is there another solution?

 

[Bob Willard]

I have a network of computers, one running Win98 and three
running XP. The network is setup using Ethernet card, Lan
cable and a hub. I'm wanting to use the 98 machine as an
internet server, so that all machines access the internet
via the 98 machine. All the machines can see each other
and access each other files, however, none of them can
access the internet (apart from the 98 machine). I've been
told I need to download a 98 patch that allows Proxy
sharing.

Where can I get this patch, or is there another solution?

AFAIK, the only way to get what you want is by running ICS on
the gateway box. ICS is available with W98SE, but not with the
original W98, and I don't think there is a patch to add ICS to
W98. IIRC, you can buy an upgrade from W98 to W98SE.