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From: kjh@pollux.usc.edu (Kenneth J. Hendrickson)
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Subject: Re: Big problems with modems that aren't grounded. What to do?
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Date: 4 Dec 90 06:29:42 GMT
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In article <1990Dec4.023427.25652@panix.uucp> alexis@panix.uucp (Alexis Rosen) writes:
>They both have three-prong (grounded) plugs on
>their transformers.
>Which cheap modems have a ground connector?

I think that this is not relevant.  I would be willing to wager that the
DC power from the plug-in power supply is floating, the phone lines are
somehow isolated, and the modem must be "grounded" to the computer via
the RS-232 cable.  I wouldn't wory about it.

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