Re: [NTLK] TV remotes for the Newton OS 2.x

From: Victor Rehorst (victor_at_newtontalk.net)
Date: Tue May 14 2002 - 22:41:00 EDT

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On Tue, 14 May 2002, Josh Hillmann wrote:

> Is there a program for the Newton OS 2.x that will learn the
> commands that a TV/VCR/DVD/Cable box remote will send to a
> TV/VCR/DVD/Cable box and then use them to control the
> TV/VCR/DVD/Cable box? If so where can I download it from?

Nope. All Newtons lack the hardware to receive TV-remote (and similar
remote) signals. cf. the Newton IR FAQ:

http://staff.dstc.edu.au/david-arnold/newton/ir-faq.html#R3

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