Re: A89: Internet Link


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Re: A89: Internet Link




In a message dated 1/7/99 3:43:20 PM Pacific Standard Time,
billr1@midsouth.net writes:

> >Wouldn't it be possible to set up a form of link from one calculator
>  >to another using the internet?  Couldn't a website be used as a medium
>  >for such a thing and you could use a parralel cable or something?
>  
>  I have queried about this repeatedly in the various IRC channels.  I think
>  its a great idea, but no one else does.  Would be great if someone could do
>  it through mirc (or some other popular irc client) or do a direct client to
>  client link over the internet (no server needed, just the other guy's IP)

To anyone who says that's a bad idea: you're stupid. I think that's a great
idea. While, yes, someone could just send the file to the computer than to
mIRC or whatever, there are undoubtedly hidden advantages that we haven't
thought of yet. And besides, it's a fun toy. :)