Bob, at 10:16 on Feb 02 1996, you wrote to Bill Grimsley ...

KR>> i cant see the need for dual 16550s, the mouse can only go 
KR>> so fast (:

BG>> True, but it makes sense if you want to run your modem on
BG>> either COM port. 

BL>> Buy an internal modem and it comes with its own...

BG>> You'd actually be rather surprised if you knew just how 
BG>> many 14k4 internal modems don't have on-board 16550s, 
BG>> including the Maestros. None of these are upgradeable 
BG>> either. Haven't come across any V.34 internals which don't 
BG>> tho. 

BL> I really don't understand why anyone would use an external 
BL> modem. I've got enough wires running around the place as it 
BL> is.

Let's see you use your internal Sportie with a laptop  . . .

David
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