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Kevin Karhan :verified:Now some folks may say: "Why don't you just get a regular-ass <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/AUI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AUI</a> like a <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/NormalPerson" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NormalPerson</a>?"<code>1.</code> Simply because noone but the most tech-masochistic folks want to deal with like <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/coax" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#coax</a> cables, <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/VampireTaps" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#VampireTaps</a>, huge <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/MAUI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MAUI</a> boxes and rare vintage stuff + overhead to get a slow & underwhelming network experience. Pretty shure neither <a href="https://social.restless.systems/@ncommander" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@ncommander</a> nor <a href="https://dialup.space/@TechTangents" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@TechTangents</a> would either.<code>2.</code> The few late-era <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/10BaseT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#10BaseT</a>-based AUIs do exist but they are long out of production and thus quite expensive. And if you are on <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/10Base2" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#10Base2</a> or even <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/10Base5" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#10Base5</a> good luck finding a still working <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/switch" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#switch</a> that isn't sold by a <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/scalper" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#scalper</a> like <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/ersazza" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ersazza</a> way above <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/MSRP" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MSRP</a>+<a href="https://infosec.space/tags/inflation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#inflation</a>!<code>3</code> An AUI is just an Interface port / media converter similar to <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/SFP" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SFP</a> & <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigabit_interface_converter" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">GBIC</a> and necessitates a NIC already inside the machine.<code>4.</code> AUIs are not just long outdated but also way more inflexible, whereas basically anything from an <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Apple2" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Apple2</a> up to the latest <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Android" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Android</a>-<a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Tablet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Tablet</a> can be adapted cheaply to do <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/RS232" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#RS232</a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/serial" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#serial</a> and send AT commands to a <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Modem" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Modem</a>.<code>5.</code> Twisted-Pair Ethernet is cheap, commonplace and still supported and pretty much forwards- and backwards compatible. 10BaseT will run on Cat.3 but also on Cat.5 and even Cat.8 cables (In case one wants to hookup a vintage computer on a 40GBase-T port for no reason but to see if the switch does negotiate proper 10Base-T.<code>6.</code> Because it's useful...<code>7.</code> as said before: AUI port would be <code>nice to have</code> but not necessary...<code>8.</code> it would allow Network access similar to <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/dialup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#dialup</a> abeit without the need for existing <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/PSTN" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#PSTN</a> infrastructure like <a href="https://chaos.social/@c3isdn" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@c3isdn</a> has...

Kevin Karhan :verified:Everyone and their mom <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsS0E4G310Y" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">has a</a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Wifi232" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Wifi232</a> to get their <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/VintageComputer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#VintageComputer</a> online, but I wounder if there's a <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/wired" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#wired</a> (<a href="https://infosec.space/tags/LAN" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LAN</a>) option instead.<ul><li>Basically being an "<a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Ethernet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Ethernet</a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Modem" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Modem</a>"...</li></ul>Background: In my area, 2,4 GHz WiFi is so overcrowded that it's basically unuseable and also because Ethernet is more reliable.<ul><li>Ideally it can be powered via <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/PoE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#PoE</a> to enable <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/WakeOnLAN" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WakeOnLAN</a> / <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/WakeOnDialin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WakeOnDialin</a>....</li></ul>I don't mind if it looks like a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medium_Attachment_Unit" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MAU</a> but with like a unmanaged 4-port Gigiabit Switch for <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/10Base2" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#10Base2</a> / <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/10Base5" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#10Base5</a> - lookalike "passthrough" and internal 10 MBit/s port so it can be used to directly link units or be hooked up to a switch. Similar to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Attachment_Unit_Interface#FriendlyNet" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">FriendlyNet</a><ul><li>Bonus points if it still supports 10MBit/s @ <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_3_cable" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Cat.3</a>/ <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethernet_over_twisted_pair#Single-pair" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">single pair</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/100BaseVG" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">100BaseVG</a>, but regular Fast Ethernet & <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Gigabit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Gigabit</a> Ethernet via <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethernet_over_twisted_pair" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Cat.5 and up</a> is more important. (Maybe do like 2x <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/SFP" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SFP</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_Form-factor_Pluggable" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ports</a> at the sides and 1x 8p8c <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/RJ45" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#RJ45</a> at the front ?)</li></ul>So technically it's closer to a <code>DEC DELNI</code> than real <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attachment_Unit_Interface" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">AUI</a> but if someone wants to implement an <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/AUI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AUI</a> and even add a an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Attachment_Unit_Interface" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">AAUI</a> adaptor cable I'm not gonna tell anyone not to.<a href="https://infosec.space/tags/LAN232" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LAN232</a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Ethernet232" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Ethernet232</a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/FriendlyNet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FriendlyNet</a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/VontageComputing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#VontageComputing</a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/embedded" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#embedded</a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Networking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Networking</a>

Society of SignsOh-oh, someone might have to extend their wardrobe!Merchandise found on <a href="https://auilanguage.org" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://auilanguage.org</a> Left: Peace Through Understanding Right: aUI (Language of Space) logo shirt.<a href="https://vis.social/tags/LanguageOfSpace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LanguageOfSpace</a> <a href="https://vis.social/tags/ConLang" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ConLang</a> <a href="https://vis.social/tags/aUI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#aUI</a> <a href="https://vis.social/tags/Pasigraphy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Pasigraphy</a>

Behind The ConsoleSic NicThe Cray Y-MP EL still has some issues with connections to the outside world. After fixing the battery issue, we still have problems to communicate via TCP/IP over the Ethernet. The Cray is connected through a Ethernet Interface card which has an AUI connector. On that AUI plug we have an AUI to Ethernet-Adapter and this connects<a href="https://www.behindtheconsole.com/2024/10/16/sic-nic/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.behindtheconsole.com/2024/10/16/sic-nic/</a><a href="https://podcasts.social/tags/VintageComputer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#VintageComputer</a> <a href="https://podcasts.social/tags/AUI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AUI</a> <a href="https://podcasts.social/tags/CRAY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CRAY</a> <a href="https://podcasts.social/tags/Ethernet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Ethernet</a> <a href="https://podcasts.social/tags/IOS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#IOS</a> <a href="https://podcasts.social/tags/VintageComputer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#VintageComputer</a> <a href="https://podcasts.social/tags/VintageComputerLabs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#VintageComputerLabs</a> <a href="https://podcasts.social/tags/VMEBus" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#VMEBus</a> <a href="https://podcasts.social/tags/BTC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BTC</a>

Daniel PomarèdeCheck out this mesmerizing video of a helluva scope: the Green Bank TelescopeFlown and filmed by Brian Kent, NRAOMusic by Scott Buckley<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvvNlUL64WU" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvvNlUL64WU</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GreenBankTelescope" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GreenBankTelescope</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GBT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GBT</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GreenBank" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GreenBank</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/telescope" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#telescope</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/radiotelescope" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#radiotelescope</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WestVirginia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WestVirginia</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PocahontasCounty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#PocahontasCounty</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NRAO" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NRAO</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NSF" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NSF</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AUI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AUI</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/video" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#video</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/drone" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#drone</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/dronevideo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#dronevideo</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/aerial" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#aerial</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/aerialfootage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#aerialfootage</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/dronephotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#dronephotography</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/flythrough" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#flythrough</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/engineering" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#engineering</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/STEM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#STEM</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/astronomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#astronomy</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/astrodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#astrodon</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#science</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/research" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#research</a>

Kevin Karhan :verified:<a href="https://oldbytes.space/@goz" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@goz</a> you still got an <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/AUI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AUI</a> for that?

Richard J. BartlettHydrogen Masers Reveal New Secrets of a Massive Star to ALMA Scientists <a href="https://public.nrao.edu/news/hydrogen-masers-reveal-jet-alma/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://public.nrao.edu/news/hydrogen-masers-reveal-jet-alma/</a>Search over 1,000 astronomy and space news releases at www.stars-n-stuff.com/news-stories<a href="https://astrodon.social/tags/astronomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#astronomy</a> <a href="https://astrodon.social/tags/space" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#space</a> <a href="https://astrodon.social/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#science</a> <a href="https://astrodon.social/tags/news" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#news</a> <a href="https://astrodon.social/tags/stargazing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#stargazing</a> <a href="https://astrodon.social/tags/ALMA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ALMA</a> <a href="https://astrodon.social/tags/ESO" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ESO</a> <a href="https://astrodon.social/tags/NAO" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NAO</a> <a href="https://astrodon.social/tags/NRAO" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NRAO</a> <a href="https://astrodon.social/tags/AUI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AUI</a> <a href="https://astrodon.social/tags/NSF" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NSF</a> Image: ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO), M. Weiss (NRAO/AUI/NSF)

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