Re: Tech Levels and Quality was Re: DS3 design (long)

From: "Robert Makowsky" <rmakowsky@yahoo.com>

> I think you miss many points about the increased use
> of technology.  Yes the Navy got rid of backward
> writing boards.  

Actually, no. They're kept as backups in case the main system
goes totally Tango Uniform. Not with *all* the data, just enough
for self-defence. But even that makes the guys updating it
busier than the one-legged man in an ass-kicking contest.

> But now they can share tactical data
> between all vessels and so each has a better picture
> of the engagement.

If people like myself have done their jobs right, yes.