Re: [TML] CT LBB 2 1977, 1981 Computer question Thomas RUX 25 Oct 2019 14:06 UTC
Hello Rupert > On October 25, 2019 at 5:53 AM Rupert Boleyn <xxxxxx@gmail.com> wrote: > > > On 25Oct2019 1502, Ethan McKinney wrote: > > My 1977, 13th printing, doesn't have that. In fact, nothing > >about computers > > on that page at all. > > > > The Type-S has a Model/1 and J-2 in the '77. > > Interesting. Looking at Book 2 '77 vs '81, Computers are quite > different > > I can't find any mention of computer model limiting jump range > in the '77 version either, and as even a Jump-6 program is only > size 2 in the '77 edition, a model 1 computer is sufficient for > any jump ranger as long as you don't mind having to load > programs in and out before and after jumping. Actually, the > Scout having only a model 1 computer for Jump 2 is actually > illegal - Bk.2 p.33 '77 edition says "To actually make a jump, > both the jump and navigate programs must be functioning in the > computer", and a model 1 can't run Navigate (size 1) and Jump 2 > (size 2) at the same time. CT LBB 2 1977 page 13 shows that a Model/1 CPU capacity is two, and the Jump-2 program's capacity is 2. On page 31: "...For example, a Model/1 computer has a CPU capacity of two and an additional storage capacity of 4..." "...To continue the example above, both jump-1 and navigation would be required for the performance of an interstellar jump..." The CT LBB 2 1977 scout/courier with a Model/1 computer's CPU capacity of 2 would only be able to load the Jump-2 program. The above information in my opinion indicates that a CT LBB 2 1977 Model/1 computer cannot perform a controlled 2 parsec jump. Tom Rux