Re: I am Mr. Trunk Slammer

["alarman" <alarman2000@xxxxxxxxx>]

Roland Moore wrote:
>> with the possible exception of a Maxsys,
>
> When it was still legal to install a MAXSYS it took a full 45 minutes
> to upload and the same to download. In many cases I programmed dozens
> card holders as well as lots of zone information etc. that took lots
> of time to enter on a regular keyboard. So you entered the names,
> card numbers, access levels, access schedules, auto arm schedules,
> the zone types, the partitions assigned and such from the keypad? And
> that was easier than downloading? No wonder RLB thought that everyone
> might bite on a keypad that said
> go ahead make my day.

Gotta agree with you there. The MaxSys takes for fucking ever to d/l over
the phone. Use a PC link and it's a lot quicker.

> It is not that programming by keypad is too difficult, it is the fact
> that it is too easy to make an error. The DSC factory rep told me
> that most of the DSC dealers program by keypad although the software
> to download panels is available.

That's probably right, since anyone with an IQ of 70 can do it pretty quick.
With someone as smart as you it may take a little longer.

> so cocksure that there aren't any errors in their programs. I can
> tell you there are errors if you bother to check. It isn't about
> speed, for me it is accuracy.

Wasn't it you complaining about the time involved and pissing about
overtime?
js