Hello Rupert

> On October 25, 2019 at 5:53 AM Rupert Boleyn <xxxxxx@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> On 25Oct2019 1502, Ethan McKinney wrote:
> > My 1977, 13th printing, doesn't have that. In fact, nothing
> >about computers
> > on that page at all.
> >
> > The Type-S has a Model/1 and J-2 in the '77.
>
> Interesting. Looking at Book 2 '77 vs '81, Computers are quite
> different
>
> I can't find any mention of computer model limiting jump range
> in the '77 version either, and as even a Jump-6 program is only > size 2 in the '77 edition, a model 1 computer is sufficient for > any jump ranger as long as you don't mind having to load
> programs in and out before and after jumping. Actually, the
> Scout having only a model 1 computer for Jump 2 is actually
> illegal - Bk.2 p.33 '77 edition says "To actually make a jump,
> both the jump and navigate programs must be functioning in the
> computer", and a model 1 can't run Navigate (size 1) and Jump 2 > (size 2) at the same time.

CT LBB 2 1977 page 13 shows that a Model/1 CPU capacity is two, and the Jump-2 program's capacity is 2. On page 31: "...For example, a Model/1 computer has a CPU capacity of two and an additional storage capacity of 4..." "...To continue the example above, both jump-1 and navigation would be required for the performance of an interstellar jump..."

The CT LBB 2 1977 scout/courier with a Model/1 computer's CPU capacity of 2 would only be able to load the Jump-2 program.

The above information in my opinion indicates that a CT LBB 2 1977 Model/1 computer cannot perform a controlled 2 parsec jump.

Tom Rux