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I have a ibook G4 running the newest version of Leopard and I was wondering if I need to use the software that comes with an Apple Airport Express (http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB321LL/A?fnode=MTY1NDA0Mg&mco=MTA4NDM1)
to use the wireless internet or can i use it without the software?

And another question: How can I make Microsoft Word for Mac read what I typed? I'm using the same opperating system as above and the Microsoft Office for Mac 2006. Thanks in advanced.