> I think that the software used to upload a parameter to such 
> an expensive device should have a bit more safety built in, 
> so that it is /really/ difficult to write to a wrong 
> location. An operator should not have to enter any addresses 
> manually at all. This is considered bad design on devices 
> that cost $200...  

In the end the operator must always specify (and address, or a name, or
whatever) and he can do that wrong. With this kind of equipment you want
to have a full-controll option, and you can't have full control without
full opportunity for errors...

Wouter van Ooijen

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