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>&#13;There are some tools which allow to get information from your computer without using the monitor:
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>&#13;<B
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calls in the voice box or incoming faxes in the spool."
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you have new mail: a user daemon to blink LEDs when there is new mail.
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machine, and Num-Lock LED when one is received.
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