At 03:02 PM 8/14/99 +0000, you wrote:
>I understand and agree with all the comments about Winmodems.
>But why the strong preference some people have for External
>modems?
>
>
>Bob
I like you find internal modems perfectly acceptable and I prefer the
saving of space and outlets, but I can see the value of being able to reset
it manually, and being able to check the lights for what's happening,
especially when working in DOS environments as many on this list do. In
windows I can switch to the modem task window to see what is happening or
break the connection, although I recall from my modem days having to reboot
my system everytime the connection hung. (I am now a happy cable modem user)
I a real mode O/S like DOS you cannot as easily change tastks to see what's
happneing with your modem, so you might not have any way other than the
flickering of leds to tell whether your modem is hung or just a really slow
connection.
Then of course there is an issue of quality and robustness, wander up your
carpeted stairs one winter day holding an internal modem in one hand and an
external modem in the other and see which one you prefer after!! ~Grin~
So, mostly, I think it's about application, personal style, and taste.
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