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In article <4e4k6c$20b@news.flashnet.it>, 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??????

Here are a few of the reasons I prefer externals:

1. If the modem goes into a wierd state, or is taking awhile to
disconnect, you can turn it off and on - also good if you set it different
for some reason and the software you are about to load doesn't do an ATZ
or factory defaults.

2. If the computer locks up, you don't have to stay connected to your ISP
while waiting for it to boot - you can turn it off and on (kind of same as
above).

3. The lights give you an indication of what's going on.  You can glance
at it and tell if your phone is picked up by the OH light.  You can see if
it loses carrier for a second because of line noise.  You can see if it is
receiving continuously or if it is waiting for another packet to come thru
the net.

4. It is easier to move from one computer to another, not needing to worry
about IRQ's (they are set on your serial card), and isn't limited to use
only on a PC - it can be used on a Mac, an annex server, or a Sparcstation
as well.