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In article <joshr-0610951525180001@pm1-11.pacificnet.net>,
joshr@pacificnet.net (Josh Rafofsky) wrote:

> In article <atticus-0210950703120001@atticus.mindspring.com>,
> atticus@mindspring.com (Andy Walton) wrote:
> 
> > Bottom line: I want to use my Mac to control my VCR. I found a similar
> > device for DOS at the following URL:
> > {http://www.techmall.com/smarthome/4057.html}. That's basically what I
> > want for Mac, with one exception: the ad doesn't say whether the software
> > can store programs for timed operation. That is critical to me.
> 
> Very, very interesting proposal.  Now, with the introduction of the
> infared tranceiver in the newest PowerBooks, perhaps this will be the
> logical next step.  If Apple includes these tranceiver in new Macs for
> networking purposes, perhaps they could be used as a "remote control" as
> well.
> 
> While I am not a programmer, I recognize the inherent beauty in this
> idea.  To ease the programming of your VCR (with loads of programs) this
> would be keen.  
> 
> After that, this could also be used to control TWO VCR's, for home editing
> purposes!  The Mac would be more precise than a human, I'd bet.
> 
> Please follow up with any developments.
> 
> Josh

I've heard there was such an application for Newtons.  If someone knows
where to get it, or has info on it, I'd appreciate.

Martin-Gilles Lavoie

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