I need a laptop for internet surfing, email and writing letter and saw one online that has this configuration and want to be sure if I would be able to connect to internet with DLS THROUGH PHONE LINE. THANKS

Intel pentium 3 800mhz
256MB RAM
20GB hard drive
CDROM DRIVE
Network 10/100
Modem 56k
video card s3 savage IX8
video memory 8mb
Operating system win 2000
PORT USB, VGA, IRDA, SOUND, PARALLEL, SERIAL

The network card will allow you to connect to a DSL line. But I wouldn't pay more than $100 for this laptop. It is ancient technology

You can get a brand new machine with better specs for under $400.