Re: Why does nobody like internal modems

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From: Ed Palin
Date: Sun, 28 Jan 1996 04:26

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Stefano Mosca wrote:
> 
> I have a 28.8k internal modem and looking around
> it seems that everybody prefers external modems,
> why??????
> Thanks in advance

My personal best reason is that I don't have to re-boot my PC if the 
modem gets stuck, I just have to flick the modem power switch off/on and 
problem solved.

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Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 20:26:03 -0800
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