David Gillett wrote:

> On 22 Feb 98 at 23:42, Dan Dodder wrote:
>
> > While we're on the subject...is there any advantage to using an external
> > modem as opposed to an internal one? assuming you have the slot?
>
>   An external modem is just like an internal modem, except:
>
> 1.  It has its own power supply, needing its own outlet.
>
> 2.  It has indicator lights which can show you status and activity.
>
> 3.  It is physically easy to move from one machine to another, or to
> replace.
>
> 4.  It's an extra physical piece cluttering up the desktop.
>
> 5.  It doesn't take up a slot.
>
>   Some of these are advantages and some are disadvantages, and
> several could be either depending upon your situation.  Personally, I
> prefer internal modems, but I have recommended externals to people
> for whome one or more of these factors was important.
>
> David G

Let me add this, I had an internal modem once that would not be found by
Win95, since then I've gone external. A system has to be pretty screwed up not
to reconize it's COM/Serial ports. Moral of the story, for me externals are
easier to set up. Less heat inside the case as well.

My .02

Jose