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   On 2/2/24 11:16 AM, Scott Alfter wrote:   
   > In article ,   
   > 68g.1499 <68g.1499@etr6.net> wrote:   
   >>    Also, you don't need to use a Pi intermediary, even   
   >>    crappy Winders PCs can be convinced to use/share   
   >>    such devices. Linux/Unix can be even better because   
   >>    they still understand TTY devices better.   
   >   
   > You don't have to, but when your primary computer dual-boots, it makes   
   > things easier.  Besides, it was sitting idle, and even the first-gen   
   > Raspberry Pi is more than capable enough for the task.   
      
      
      Fully agreed - a Pi-1 (and I have a few) is fully capable.   
      Just questioning the NEED.   
      
      But, if you want it that way ...   
      
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