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« on: February 27, 2004, 10:58:41 am »
Medeksza replied to my difficulties with DDE by posting a specimen example of DDE code for Hal. However, when he tried it himself - it would not work. He said that it was due to a bug with Hal - for some reason Hal was unable to effectively receive the DDE instructions.
He said he would look into it.
It must be hard to find the time to respond to all our demands - we of course must respect how busy Medeksza is.
However, the useful implications of Hal receiving DDE are huge - so please Mr Medeksza ......... sooooooon!
Why am I interested in DDE?
I have installed a windows XP system into my car. Central to the system is Hal - who chats to me as I drive along.
I have integrated several car systems into the computer (music, fans, speedo, sat nav, etc).
What I want to do now, is to give Hal the ability to control these systems. I can write the vb6 code to do it --- but until Medeksza sorts out the Hal-DDE bug, I will have to be patient.
Incidentally, if while driving, I do not speak to hal for more than 20 minutes, he 'nags' me to talk to him. On a long drive, it is a good way to manage the risks of driving while drowsy.
Psych