"background and details of how to enable voice communications on msn
mesenger 5.0 if you have internet conection sharing installed between
two computers using win98"

network consists of dsl modem conected to one computer by ethernet.

the internet computer is conected by a second ethernet conection to
the second computers ethernet conection.

when i remove ics from the "internet computer" voice works on msn
mesenger, when it is on voice does not work.

i am looking for a software & setup solution

i also use norton system works 2003

Hi douglas60-ga,
  It appears that using the voice chat feature of MSN Messenger 5.0,
with ICS enabled, is just not possible as of now. This is a known
problem. Check out the official Microsoft page at:
        - .NET Messenger Service -- Known Issues
          ( http://messenger.msn.com/support/knownissues.asp )
  At the very bottom, under the heading 'Internet Connection Sharing
using ICS/NAT', you will find the following :
  " - Currently, ... voice conversations and file transfer, might not
work behind Internet Connection Sharing applications and hardware
(often called NATs).
    ...
   - File transfer and audio or video conversations will fail if both
you and the person you are communicating with are on computers that
have Windows XP ICS NATs. "

Hopefully, these issues will be addressed soon. Meanwhile, it has been
reported that this problem does not occur with MSN Messenger versions
below 4.6. You can download and try out older versions of MSN at :
        - OldVersion.com: MSN Messenger
          ( http://www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=msnm )

Hope this helps.
Regards,
Theta-ga

Hi

Thank you Theta

I apreciate the info.

what i was looking for is a way around this problem.
i find that there is almost always a solution, you just have to ask.
this looks like a good place to do just that.

i am new to network stuff so i was hoping someone with more experience
than me could help

your friend
Douglas60