Re: Why does nobody like internal modems

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From: Jack Yazel
Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 20:42

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Stefano Mosca (fly@rm3.flashnet.it) wrote:
: I have a 28.8k internal modem and looking around 
: it seems that everybody prefers external modems, 
: why??????
: Thanks in advance

Three reasons come to mind:

1.  Internal modems do not have any indication of operation. If you
    are having trouble, even blinking lights are better than nothing.
    With some experience, the lights can help solve many problems.

2.  If you have more than one computer, you may not be able to buy
    multiple 28.8k modems. An external modem is easily move from one
    computer to the other.

3.  If you are short of slots in your computer ----.

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