Re: homemade links are trash
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Re: homemade links are trash
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To: CALC-TI@LISTS.PPP.TI.COM
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Subject: Re: homemade links are trash
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From: "Miroslaw J. Wiechowski" <mjw@BAHNHOF.SE>
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Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1998 16:20:38 +0100
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In-Reply-To: <75hgfu$1q6@dfw-ixnews5.ix.netcom.com>
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References: <75h651$p0l$1@remarQ.com> <367C29A0.F6BDA726@mindless.com>
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Reply-To: "Miroslaw J. Wiechowski" <mjw@BAHNHOF.SE>
Eric [00:30 20/12/98 GMT]:
>>Man in the Moon wrote:
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>> Homemade links are a lure into a trap. There is no guarantee it will
>>work with everything, or anything at all. There is rarely a service
>>for them and the programs are not full-proof. The TI-GraphLink is only
>>$35 and is overall a much better deal. Just look how many questions
>>this list gets of people having trouble with their homemade links.
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>i have three parallel links. made them myself. never had one problem.
>they all work with software that supports parallel links on my 92,85,
>and 82. if you can't make one, go buy one. if you don't like the
>software for them and can't write your own, then use ti's stuff. but i
>don't think they are a "trap". they saved me money, and my programs
>for them save me time.
Yes, it worked for you, because you have necessary knowledge.
However, for an average user, buying home made and virtually
unsupported hardware and software is nothing more than asking
for troubles. The "official" link works well and is inexpensive
enough.
Some people like playing with their devices and build own
peripherals, cables, create support software etc. And that's
ok. Others want simply to use their devices with a minimum
possible hassle. That's why they should buy the official link.
Regards
mjw
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