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From: krstan@ihlpa.UUCP (Stanley)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple,comp.sys.misc
Subject: Re: X-10 Computer Interface Answers & Questions
Message-ID: <2365@ihlpa.UUCP>
Date: Sat, 22-Nov-86 15:54:46 EST
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Posted: Sat Nov 22 15:54:46 1986
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In article <8599JEL@PSUVMA> JEL@PSUVMA.BITNET writes:
>1)  As the subject of previous net postings implies, X-10 seems to be
>    missing software...  I got the Apple //e disk, but the X-10UTILITY
>    program for BASIC, on side 2 of the disk seems to have all 0 bytes from
>    about 1/2 way through to the end.  Therefore, the utility crashes when
>    you call certain functions.  Is this just my disk, or is this the problem
>    everybody had?
I have not found anyone with the proper program. I have
gotten the &T command recreated and will soon do the
other 2 missing functions.

>4)  And finally, a general X-10 note:  I'm pretty sure that there is
>    a much larger family of X-10 modules than Radio Shack/Sears sells.
>    For instance, Appliance type modules that respond to ALL LIGHTS ON
>    code (i.e. for fluorescent lights).  Appliance wall switches (I have
>    my stereo pluged into an outlet currently controlled by a conventional
>    wall switch).  If you know of a source for these modules I'd like to
>    hear about it.

Heathkit carries the switchable wall outlet and some
other nifty items including a remote crontrol ala a
grarage door opener.


			Keith R. Stanley
			Room 4H-328
			Bell Laboratories 
			Naperville, Illinois 60566
			(312)-979-3416
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