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

Good point, thanks Alan.

Bob Makowsky

--- Alan and Carmel Brain <aebrain@webone.com.au>
wrote:

> 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.
> 
>