James McGrath wrote:
>
> Don
>
> In the one hour since you posted my question, I have had at least 8 fabulous
> responses. I am now trying to work out the details of the project to give
> everyone a better idea of the scope of works etc.
>
> thanks again
>
> James McGrath
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Don McKenzie [mailto:don@dontronics.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2000 1:33 PM
> To: James McGrath
> Subject: Re: strange question
>
> OK, will do, I'll get any interested party to post to you directly.
> Cheers Don...
>
> James McGrath wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for your interest.... of course you can post it on any message
> board
> > you like. I am unsure if there is enough info..e.g what type of data line
> is
> > it.
> >
> > but lets see what happens.
> >
> > thanks in advance
> >
> > James McGrath
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Don McKenzie [mailto:don@dontronics.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2000 11:41 AM
> > To: James McGrath
> > Subject: Re: strange question
> >
> > James McGrath wrote:
> > >
> > > Don
> > >
> > > I have just been to your amazing web site.......... and thought I might
> > ask
> > > you some questions...
> > >
> > > I am an artist in Sydney Australia, who has been commissioned by the
> > Museum
> > > of Sydney to do a digital piece on the Harbour. Other than the usual
> > digital
> > > animations I have secured a continuous ASCII data feed that measures the
> > > tide and wind of Sydney Harbour  on a ddn line. As I am no electronic
> > genius
> > > I am unsure how to get this to read on a series of small (serial?) LCD
> > > screens that would be mounted in the Gallery of the museum. Can you
> > suggest
> > > anything? or somebody?
> > >
> > > thanks for your time
> > >
> > > James McGrath
> >
> > Hi James, sounds like an interesting commission.
> >
> > I can't help directly, but i would like see if I can get someone. i
> > think the best thing is to post your message to a group, or to several
> > groups with your permission.
> >
> > If you wanted to change the wording, dress it up, or leave as is fine,
> > just as long as you are happy with me posting it. i feel this is the
> > best way to get a response from an interested party.
> >
> > Cheers Don...

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