automation?

[Donna Halper <dlh@donnahalper.com>]

I was having a conversation on another list about automation equipment for 
small and medium market stations-- everything these days is either so 
expensive or so complicated, and I was wondering if any of you have 
insights or opinions on the subject. What automation equipment is 
reasonably priced and efficient, in your opinion?  What features do you 
think are the most important for the smaller market station?  And if you 
had some bad experiences or used any automation equipment that was a 
disappointment, you can tell me that too-- I have heard several of my 
consulting clients express rather strong opinions about Arrakis, for 
example... Anyway, I am working on an article, and will only quote you if 
you want to be quoted!