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System Requirements
The Touchstone Cable Modem operates with most computers. The following de-
scribes requirements for each operating system; see the documentation for your
system for details on enabling and configuring networking.
To use the Cable Modem, you need DOCSIS high-speed Internet service from your
cable company.
Windows
Ethernet connection: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE (Second Edition),
Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
USB connection: Windows 98 SE (Second Edition), Windows ME, Windows 2000, or
Windows XP
MacOS
Ethernet connection only: System 7.5 to MacOS 9.2 (Open Transport recommend-
ed) or MacOS X
Linux/other Unix
Ethernet connection only: Hardware drivers, TCP/IP, and DHCP must be enabled in
the kernel