From: MikeS@fred.com   
      
   On 15/12/2024 19:10, Patrick Doyle wrote:   
   > On Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:27:05 -0600, Grant Taylor   
   >  wrote:   
   >   
   >> On 12/15/24 02:21, JJ wrote:   
   >>> No. Bluetooth-to-Bluetooth connection requires user confirmation. And   
   >>> using connected Bluetooth device as an internet gateway, requires   
   >>> additional setup.   
   >>   
   >> I didn't get the impression that the OP was opposed to interacting with   
   >> and configuring the connection.   
   >>   
   >> Rather I took the OP's question to be can I get Internet connectivity   
   >> using Bluetooth and without needing to configure 802.11 wireless.   
   >>   
   >> It's been a LONG time since I've done anything with Bluetooth other than   
   >> headphones, but I think that it should be possible for the OP to pair   
   >> the XP system with a Bluetooth device that is used as an Internet   
   >> connection.   
   >>   
   >> I think that Bluetooth based tethering used to be a thing.  But it's bee   
   >> too long and I don't remember.   
   >>   
   >> I do think that Bluetooth based tethering would provide what I   
   >> understand the OP to be asking about.   
   >>   
   >> If not Bluetooth tethering, then perhaps Bluetooth connected modem and a   
   >> PPP stack / Dial Up Networking on XP using said Bluetooth modem could   
   >> work.  I'd assume that the modem & PPP would be very short distance,   
   >> possibly the same device that would then terminate said PPP and route   
   >> out it's normal Internet connection.   
   >   
   > Too damn complicated for me. I'll stick with things the way they are.   
   > I've had our home computers secure for years with no bad stuff getting   
   > in.  I ain't gonna go digging holes in the system and let the garbage in   
   > from the Internet sewer.   
   >   
   > Thanks for answering, though.   
      
   My old Blackberry Classic has Bluetooth tethering so its possible but   
   the data rate is VERY low even within a metre or two of the target device.   
      
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