Tuesday, April 27, 2004

Eckhart Koeppen has released a LPR (line printer remote) driver for the Newton.
With the correct client in a desktop, it can replace a printpack perfectly.

From the NPDS list:

>>Now can anyone squash the bug in my base station to get my newt back online?
>
>The bug in your base station?

1) Unplug base station.
2) Turn upside down, grasping firmly in both hands.
3) Shake base station vigorously.
4) Bug will be dislodged and hopefully fall out of base station.
5) Reconnect base station.
6) Enjoy your online experience.
g.

>Grant, you are so confused. Those are the instructions
>for rebooting an "Etch-a-sketch" (tm).
ROTFLMAO!
(In a way, rebooting myself.)
g.

Ah... those funny threads...