MadMonkey: ethernet cable itself... dry joints... the IBM's used a weird install disc?? Have you plugged in an alternative ethernet card?
With all those problems, it sounds like a common problem rather then a specific hardware bug. Can you get an original disk for the machines.. it does sound like the install wasn't correct.
(ascunde) Vrei să te joci mai multe jocuri dar nu ştii pe care să-l alegi?Introduce o competiţie cu jocuri aleatorii. (pauloaguia) (arată toate sfaturile)