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To: zora who wrote (5815)	1/24/1999 3:50:00 PM
From: MMK	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 56535

Zora: double monitors I am curious... what do you have on your 2 monitors during the trading day? Why did you purchase an additional monitor? I have read other discussions about this, but don't get it... Thanks...MMK

To: zora who wrote (5815)	1/25/1999 2:21:00 AM
From: thumbelina	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 56535

Thanks! I considered buying a 2nd monitor only however my ISP (Erol's) said they don't support 'networks' which is what they would consider this to be and in any event the 2nd terminal would be a 'dummy' in that it would view whatever was on the first terminal ie. shared modem. They claim that I would slow my connection time considerably and wouldn't get any advantage. Does this make sense? It is all too techno for me - help! Does the video card make the difference or is it because you have cable modem? Don't know what else unless I get ISDN which is expensive and probably not worth all the start up costs (I understand close to $4-500 plus phone line,plus ISP plus monthly fee of ca $45)considering I would switch to cable modem the moment it is available in my area (2-6months - wish my cable provider was Comcast :( ) I'm confused. Bottom line - is there a way to add a second monitor without having to add another phone line(already have 2) and without considerably slowing connect time? Appreciate your advice. Caroline