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From: glenn@gla-aux.uucp (Glenn L. Austin)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.hardware
Subject: Re: StyleWriter at MacProducts USA
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Date: 11 May 91 04:45:18 GMT
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In article <42934@netnews.upenn.edu>, warden@gradient.cis.upenn.edu (Robert Warden) writes:
> 
> >>requirement.  But, does it require a special cable?  And the software;
> >>when we all go out to get System 7.0, will we have everything they're
> >>providing?  Maybe it's only necessary if you don't already have the
> >>basics you need.  Would someone who bought one like to comment on
> >>this?
> 
> 
> I have not purchased one myself, however, the software is free via
> FTP at apple.com.  I imagine that no special cable is involved, so one
> could theoretically purchase a generic cable and FTP the software
> to avoid having to buy the accessory package.  A good point was
> brought up about the warrenty though - would this approach void
> the warrenty?  Anybody know if a generic cable will work?

The adapter comes in the accessory kit, so it is required.  And no, I haven't put
a voltmeter on it to determine the correct voltage and polarity...

Seriously, there's a lot more in the accessory kit than disks and manuals...


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