okay...but does my notebook need a ethernet card?

Get a router wich will "split" the connection for both mahcines to use.

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/howto/
http://www.theeldergeek.com/quick_guide_to_simple_file_sharing.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/default.mspx

 

Call SBC and they will walk you though the setup.

It should take about 5 minutes.

You laptop will either need a wireless card for connection to a wireless router or a wired connection to a wired router.  Google is a wonderful learning tool.

Thanks to everyone who has helped me with my first notebook...you all are very wonderful and I know I will be posting more questions even though it might not have anything to do with networking and internet "LOL"

So the big question for all of you. what is a good router to use for dsl and what brand of wireless card should I buy?

"Ditzy Blonde"

Linksys makes the best DSL router. linksys is a division of Cicso the world's leader in networking.

Another good brand is Netgear.

It should cost about $70.

Thanks so much unidvd. I just called Best Buy and they actually have Linksys on sale. What about a wireless card?...I don't want to get robbed by getting sold on something that I can get cheaper.

Definitely stick with the same model router and wireless card.  You will get better tech support from the maker.  D-Link and Netgear both make excellent products as does Linksys.  right now, it's hard to say one is better than the other.

Thanks sooooo much jim and unidvd. You guys (or gals) are just so cool...smooches to you both. I am buying both items this weekend and I hope everything works out okay. I will let you know how it goes. I hope someday I will be smart as you so I can help out my fellow gals!! :) SMOOCHES!!

"Ditzy Blonde"