what is netwaiting? there is this yellow phone icon on the bottom of my computer, what does it do?

Answer 1

Netwaiting is software installed with some dial-up modems, it "provides a mechanism to suspend a dialup internet connection on the modem line while the user uses the line for a voice communication." Basically it's so you can be online then, if someone actually tries to phone you, the modem will automatically disconnect so the phone rings and you can talk to whomever's calling you. This is only for dial-up though, if you're on broadband then Netwaiting is completely unnecessary.

Answer 2

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