My new machine, we'll call computer A with winXP installed(seimens net card) and computer B is a compaq 5151 with a linksys(lte100tx) net card. Computer A & B are on, connected to the net, log off the net, turn computer B off( or standby) and computer A will keep trying to dial to the internet every minute or so. Phone line connected to computer A. Computer A is configured to never dial a connection(IE properties) and computer B is configured to use the LAN. I hope I gave enough info. Not a major problem, just an annoying one.