At 3/7/99 8:26:00 PM, you wrote:
>
>Besides the facts that you mentioned, are there any other pros (and cons)? I'm
>very interested.
>
>Ole Kofoed Hansen wrote:
>
>> I have an additional reason to ALWAYS want external modems.
>>
>> They can be turned off INDEPENDENTLY from the comp itself.
>>
>> I would consider it a security risk to have an internal:
>> A virus/trojan could (without my knowledge) dial up to
Well an internal also produces more heat inside the case.
It takes up a slot, which reduces airflow.
It consumes power from the pc power supply, which can
be significant in a system packed with hardrives and ram.
It may be a small factor, but any phone line surge is brought into
your pc case with an internal, a factor in you surviving a lightening
strike.
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