HP82169A usefull in anno 2022?

[KeithB]

I guess I should mention that Keysight makes their own interface:
https://www.keysight.com/us/en/product/8...b-2-0.html

However, Keysight's libraries are just as much bloat ware as NI's. (It examines every single USB stick I put in looking for libraries!)

Also, many instruments have "VI" drivers that theoretically make it easier to use them. I don't like so many software dependencies, so I don't bother. Though with the lower quality documentation, it takes some trial and error with complicated instruments like Arb's.