From: Gregory J. Wayman (gwayman_at_mac.com)
Date: Wed Aug 06 2003 - 15:07:57 PDT
Mark Bock wrote:
> Hello all. Does anyone know much about the DARPA program that was
> using Newtons for the Marines?
>
> Reason I ask, a friend of mine just acquired a semi-working MP130
> that's a veteran of this DARPA program. They evidently retired it due
> to a malfunctioning power switch, but otherwise it works fine (it's
> just that turning it on is a little tricky).
>
> Once it's on, lo and behold, there's a very nice little app on there
> that interfaces with a GPS, a radio, and a laser designator and
> allows the user to become part of the fire-control network and call
> in strikes on a large variety of targets (it has nice little icons
> for what you want to blow up -- tanks, artillery, etc).
>
> Anyone had a chance to play with one of these Newtons, or know a
> little more about the history of the program?
>
> Thanks.
Cool, Maybe you could copy that pkg off the 130 with "Package Buddy" and
upload it to UNNA.
I'd like to see it. Especially before that power switch is terminal.
Greg
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