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- 23/02/95
- * May I start by saying how gratifying the response to my first column has
- been. However, I should take this opportunity to details Acorn's support
- strategy so that you know the best way to obtain technical & sales support
- from us. Comprehensive support is regarded as essential and embraces
- repairs and servicing, technical help, general information, application
- information and training services, as well as attention to individual
- problems. The Customer Services Department is staffed by technical and
- market specialists. The department provides a direct support function for
- educational customers as well as end-user support through the dealer
- network. For example, although written enquiries are always serviced,
- technical support by telephone is provided only for dealers or educational
- customers and not for general users. As a result of this policy, the
- company is able to offer an enhanced support service for education whilst
- ensuring that other users receive a high level of support through the
- dealer network. So, if you have a query, please try your local dealer
- first. If this fails, then please feel free to write to Customer Support.
- But please - DON'T RING US!
-
- * As part of the support strategy, the Customer Support Department issues
- application notes on a wide range of subjects from merging ViewStore
- databases to using the serial port on the Archimedes. However, it is often
- difficult to know what a good topic is for a new application note. So, if
- you have any suggestions on what application notes you would like to see
- available, please write to me and I'll see what can be done about it!
-
- * This month's featured application note - "Using the serial port" -
- covers most aspects of using this interesting device on the Archimedes. It
- details using the serial patch, wiring up a cable and writing software to
- use the serial port. As usual, the application note is available free of
- charge on request from Customer Support. If you include a formatted 3.5"
- disc, we'll put the serial patch on it for you.
-
- * Just a reminder about writing to Customer Support. To ensure the mail
- reaches us quicker, the proper address is "Customer Support, Acorn
- Computers Ltd, Acorn House, Vision Park, Histon, Cambridge, CB4 4AE".
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