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From: wag@georwell.EBay.Sun.COM (Rick Wagoner)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.handhelds
Subject: Re: Serial Interface Upgrade
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Date: 3 Jun 91 20:51:48 GMT
References: <1991Jun3.151926.8830@eagle.lerc.nasa.gov>
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In article <1991Jun3.151926.8830@eagle.lerc.nasa.gov> smbrush@lims05.lerc.nasa.gov writes:
>I bought the HP #82208A serial interface kit for my HP-48, thinking 
>that it would contain something useful other than a cable.  Well, 
>since I had KERMIT already, I was pretty dissapointed.  Now HP is 
>offering to upgrade to the "Program Development Link" for $30.  I have 
>some questions for anyone who has upgraded:
>
>1) Does the upgrade include the HP 48 Programmers Reference Manual in 
>paper form ?


Yes it is included.


>2) Is the software useful, or is it another expensive copy of a PD 
>program?

>3) Is there now any better development interface available PD?
>I'd appreciate any info on this upgrade you have... Thanks in advance.

I am unaware of any other program that offers the features of the PDL.
A while back, someone posted a note that HP was going to release an
official set of tools for the 48, but I have yet to see them.

Hope this helps..

Rick

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