Msg: 361 *Conference*

08-19-91 08:23:57

From: RICHARD HANSON

To : JERRY DORICH

Subj: REPLY TO MSG #360 (102 IN EUROPE)

Jerry:
        I'll put together a 2 plug Power Pillow for you this week.  Battery
life is not drasticly reduced by having two components on one unit.  However, I
have noted that the order of turning on the devices effects performance, i.e.,
if the computer is on, turning on the drive will turn off the computer due to
the initial current draw of the drive.  Suggestion: Turn on the drive before
turning on the computer.  However, in any case, don't panic!  If you forget,
and turn on your drive while your computer is on, and the computer turns off,
your data will be okay.  Simply turn your computer back on and continue.
 
        Having never been to Europe I have no personal experience with data
transfers via their phone system.  I have noted, however, that several of our
past and present members have successfully communicated with us from Europe.  I
don't see it as a biggie.  The Konexx unit will probably come in handy in any
case.  I would take the accustic cups just in case.  Data communications is
critical to your work.  Having alternate plans is good practice.  -Rick-