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Re: Why does nobody like internal modems

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From: wolfmtn
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 06:52
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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

Mainly, because it frees up another slot in the back of the computer
for...say a new graphics card etc.  However, I like the internals
because it is harder for someone to steal it.

Alan
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