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and the other data pack of 128 KB. The data from the PALMTOP could be
downloaded on the Mini Computer/PC-AT using coms-link. These were
useful for data capturing at source.
Initially the data entry of the trip cards of Backbay Depot was tested on
PALMTOP Computer. The required software was developed by the software
officers of the EDP Department. After successful testing, it was implemented
at Backbay Depot followed by all the depots. It was, also, used for taking the
meter reading for the Agreemental consumers till these were replaced by
special instruments for directly down loading the meter readings when the
electronic meters were introduced.
These PALMTOPs were used till the year 1999 when it became obsolete and
due to non-availability of the spares, the maintenance of these computers was
not possible. Hence, the use of these PALMTOP computers was stopped and
the activity of data-entry work of trip cards was transferred on PC’s which
were procured and installed in all the depots.