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When I try to sync with emplode, the machine attempts to dial-in to my ISP, and hangs.
I guess I have somehow have W98 set-up that whenever it needs a TSCP?IP session, it starts dialing.

Any idea where / how to change this?

Try this - go to your control panel and double click on internet options. Click on connections, and check "Dial whenever a network connection is not present." that will force w98 to first check your network connection, then dial out if it can't find it on the local net...
-mark

...proud to have owned one of the first Mark I units

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