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Re:Open source USB to GPIB converter (for Test and Measureme... by satertek on Wednesday December 24, 2025 @08:24PM (#46381254)
I've worked places where the paperwork to hook something up via Ethernet drove us to use GPIB or RS485 for everything.
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Re:Open source USB to GPIB converter (for Test and Measureme... by xyphro on Thursday December 25, 2025 @03:53AM (#46383110)
I know that very well. Ethernet=security concern. Connecting your shiny new scope to company network=no way. Hard to discuss arround it in company environments or push for split network topologies.
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