In message <10308052307.ZM17611_at_mindy.dunnington.u-net.com>
Peter Turnbull <pete_at_dunnington.u-net.com> wrote:
> Unlike some standards bodies, the ECMA believe they
> should be accessible if people are to adhere to them.
Unlike the SSFDC group (responsible for SmartMedia cards) and the IEC, then.
I applaude the CompactFlash group for their forethought in releasing the
specifications for CF to the world free-of-charge. SSFDC have released the
8MB and lower specs, but you have to pay $1000 per year (IIRC) for a copy of
the 128MB standards. CompactFlash cards are, FWICT, IDE flashdrives in a very
small case. The internal controller makes them easy to use, but they do tend
to be a bit expensive.
Don't get me started on the IEC - I wanted copies of the "standardised
symbols for electrical equipment" (IEC417, aka IEC60417) - the "I" and "O"
power symbols, etc. A Japanese educational institution had all the main
symbols on their website for free download. I suspect IEC had something to do
with the removal of that site...
Later.
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Received on Fri Aug 08 2003 - 14:55:01 BST