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Message no. 1
From: Matthew Deatherage <mddeath@*****.CIRC.GWU.EDU>
Subject: Re: Sourcebooks(Datajacks)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 1995 18:26:55 -0400
> I think they offer different upload/download rates. In other words, the
> better datajacks can upload from/download to a system more information in
> a given turn. NIce when you're trying to get a 3,000 Mp file and you've
> got black ice lurking around behind you...

The data transfer rate on datajacks is only relevant with cranial
cyberdecks and transfering data to headware memory. When decking with an
external cyberdeck, the cyberdeck's I/O rating is the only one that
matters. Unless you've got one of those cranial decks(ever tried
upgrading one? Please crack my skull open and add this new chip.) go for
the cheapo jack.

-Prophet
Message no. 2
From: The Digital Mage <mn3rge@****.AC.UK>
Subject: Re: Sourcebooks(Datajacks)
Date: Sat, 17 Jun 1995 20:25:49 +0100
On Fri, 16 Jun 1995, Matthew Deatherage wrote:

> The data transfer rate on datajacks is only relevant with cranial
> cyberdecks and transfering data to headware memory. When decking with an
> external cyberdeck, the cyberdeck's I/O rating is the only one that
> matters. Unless you've got one of those cranial decks(ever tried
> upgrading one? Please crack my skull open and add this new chip.) go for
> the cheapo jack.
The new datajacks are also very important if you're using Program
Carriers and going naked into the Matrix (and yes I still use these, and
no I don't know why they were cut from 2nd Ed)

The Digital Mage : mn3rge@****.ac.uk
Shadowrun Web Site under construction at
http://www.bath.ac.uk/~mn3rge/Shadowrun.html

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