\_ SMTP quoth John (EBo) David on 8/26/2001 20:40 as having spake thusly:
\_
\_ > So given that I wanted a bit of oomph, I bought the device from
\_ > CompUSA (please, no beatings).  It's got a serial port and comes
\_ > *with* the appropriate cable.
\_ 
\_ what's wrong with CompUSA.  I haven't used them myself, but 'm curious
\_ about the comment.

The beatings are usually on return policy, restocking fees, and the
occasional armed exit door check.  :-)

\_ > Then I saw the bundled software:
\_ > 
\_ >                                  APC
\_ > 
\_ > Yes, that's right, APC, the makers of finer name brand devices that
\_ > are Linux compatible and have drivers for same.
\_ > 
\_ > Now, I haven't checked the viability of signals and such (the battery
\_ > is on it's initial charge cycle) but it *seems* promising.  YPMV.
\_ > (power)
\_ 
\_ so you bought an APC?

Well, not according to the box on the outside, nor the badging on the
unit, but if uses their software, who am I to complain?  :-)

\_ > That made it officially cooler than the $6 10/100 NIC card from
\_ > BestBuy.
\_ 
\_ Oh my...  are they cheaper by the dozen?

Dunno.  Might be one/household or something.

David