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Old December 30th 03, 12:10 AM posted to uk.transport.london
Robin Mayes Robin Mayes is offline
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Default Edgware Road - Olympia service?


"Richard J." wrote in message
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David Splett wrote:
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Thanks. Someone must have thrown the wrong switch somewhere
affecting the display at Bayswater.


I don't know for sure, but my guess would be that the message you
described is programmed into the system (1980s software, don't
forget), and is so difficult to change that noone has bothered.


Er, what's the problem with changing 1980s software? At least if it's
software, it *can* be readily changed, as distinct from firmware or
hardware.


It's firmware. The controllers for the DMI look rather like a teletype!