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<p class=MsoNormal>I view Hermes as the ultimate implementation of the
development of technologies that has been done using the Atlas backplane.
I would prefer Hermes to be a proven, stable, implementation – i.e., USB-based.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>It seems to me that the Atlas backplane (or successor) is
the appropriate experimentation and test format for ongoing major enhancements,
such as ethernet. I’m delighted that such rapid and significant
progress has been made with the ethernet interface; however, I can’t help
but believe that there are some significant learning experiences yet to come in
terms of its behavior.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>My thoughts …<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Warren NR0V<o:p></o:p></p>
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