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Subject: Re: Getting along without a keyboard
Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 01:16:23 -0000 (UTC)
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The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> wrote:
> On 17/09/2024 17:56, bp@www.zefox.net wrote:
>> 
>> The problem is solved, and I'm feeling quite stupid about the solution.
> 
>> I've played with the idea of getting an open-wrt-compatible router in the
>> past, but dropped the idea after finding nothing suitable at the local
>> thrift store. Perhaps I should look again.
>> 
> Are you *that* strapped for cash?
 
No, but I am a skinflint 8-) At the time there weren't any known problems
with the router, it was just to have a spare which I didn't urgently  need.
The prices for even simple new routers seemed rather high, being during
the initial Covid ruckus, and the features baffling to a Luddite. 

Thanks for writing!

bob prohaska