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From: jones@optilink.UUCP (Marvin Jones)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house,comp.sys.apple
Subject: Re: X10 computer interface
Summary: Try Egghead, or X10 themselves
Keywords: X10 apple
Message-ID: <2304@optilink.UUCP>
Date: 8 Sep 89 17:38:37 GMT
References: <1803@cbnewsl.ATT.COM>
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In article <1803@cbnewsl.ATT.COM>, smw@cbnewsl.ATT.COM (scott.wincklhofer) writes:
> 	I would be interested in finding out if it is still possible
> to purchase a X10 interface for the Apple II+.  If not can an interface
> for any other computer be purchased and where?

Yes, the X10 computer interfaces are still available.  They are stocked at 
Egghead Software stores, and can always be ordered direct from X10 in 
New Jersey.  I don't have my info here.  E-mail if you need phone # or address.
Price is around $30-$40.  

Basically, all the boxes are the same ... they use a serial interface for 
control.  The difference between the various "models" is a) the type of cable 
provided and b) the user interface program provided to run on the designated 
machine.  Also provided with the set is a "programmers" reference which 
discusses the command protocol used by the interface box in case you want to 
write your own user interface. 

My only experience is with the Mac system.  The software provided is quite 
functional, and does most of the things you would want to do.  However, the 
program does not follow Mac user interface protocol, does not handle all 
graphic file types gracefully (for house maps, etc.), etc. There are other 
quirks as well, but memory eludes me now.  As I said ... it gets the job done 
in an OK manner.  Interface software for other machines may be better or 
worse.  

Good Luck.  X10 is a fun system.  And handy! 

 
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