[Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use?

Tue, 1 Jan 2002 09:08:53 -0800

FYI, when you "Reply To All" with the current mail setup two
copies of the message are sent to the reflector. That's an
error.

With the current configuration I think we will see an increased
mail volume. We will also see messages like "Hi Bob, nice
to see you in this reflector" followed by messages from
users what should and shouldn't be posted on the reflector.
I'm sure everyone will get tired of this quickly.

If every user was interested in 100% of the threads, the current
configuration is appropriate. I'm sure this isn't the case.
Hence, I'd prefer the old system and fewer email messages (Reply
To Sender actually replies to the sender).

If someone posts a message thanking the user base
for the replies, simply send that person a message asking
for the email that was received. I've done that more than
once. I've also sent posters email asking for any direct email
they receive because I'm also interested in the subject.

John
[email protected]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Naumann - N5NJ" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2002 4:38 AM
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use?

> Interesting because it is different from the way it used to be.
>
> I agree that this is a discussion group and as such, the default reply
> should be to the group.
>
> Private discussions should not be the default.
>
> I find the routine of a message being posted asking a question, then a
short
> time later a subsequent message posted that says thanks for the help in
> resolving the problem, and no intermediate messages stating what the
> solution was - somewhat frustrating.
>
> Perhaps, this default will allow more sharing of information.
>
> N5NJ
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Louis Sica, Jr." <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2002 6:25 AM
> Subject: Re: [Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use?
>
>
> > Why is it "interesting" that DX4Win replies to the whole group instead
of
> > just the "writer of the message"? The question was posted to the group,
> why
> > not respond to the group? Maybe others on the group would find the
> > information useful, too.
> >
> > As far as LPT keying in Windows 2000, you just need to make sure the LPT
> > port you're using for keying uses the standard, old DOS interrupts and
> > addresses (example, LPT1 at I/O:378F and Int:7), and move over your
> printers
> > to your LPT ports that are "I/O shared" through windows. Besides that
> little
> > wrinkle, I'd say Windows 2000 is your best choice. Much more stable than
> > W98SE or ME. XP would be a second choice (I suspect you can't get W2K
> > anymore anyway), but I just feel comfortable letting everyone else shake
> out
> > a new O/S before I get it ;-)
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Wendell Wyly W5FL" <[email protected]>
> > To: <[email protected]>
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2002 12:13 AM
> > Subject: RE: [Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use?
> >
> >
> > > Interesting that DX4WIN no longer replies to the writer of the
message,
> > but
> > > to the whole group.
> > >
> > > I have DX4WIN and Writelog on an Athlon 1600 system running under
> Windows
> > > 2000.  It is an excellent operating system.  There are few advantanges
> and
> > > lots of disadvantages to go to XP Pro, and I would not even bother
with
> XP
> > > home.  You can buy Windows 2000 Pro as an OEM package for a little
over
> > $100
> > > making it a very real bargain as well as a very stable operating
system
> > with
> > > good support.
> > >
> > > The LPT Issue is simply that Wayne chooses not to write a driver for
the
> > LP
> > > port to support Writelog.  Has nothing to do with the operating system
> and
> > I
> > > am sure he will eventually get around to it.  In the meantime the
serial
> > > ports do everything the LPT ports do for me.
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: [email protected]
> > > [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Stan Staten
> > > Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 4:50 PM
> > > To: [email protected]
> > > Subject: [Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use?
> > >
> > >
> > > I am posting this to both Writelog and DX4WIN.  I am building an new
AMD
> > > 1500 system for use here in the shack.  There has been a lot of
> discussion
> > > of which operating systems work best or have problems (like LPT CW
> > > keying).  I am now faced with the choice of WIN98SE, WIN2K, WIN XP Pro
> and
> > > Home.  Which one should I use?  Looking for advice.  To conserve
> bandwidth
> > > it may be best to send any thoughts or suggestions you may have
directly
> > to
> > > me rather than posting it.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance & 73
> > > Stan, [email protected]
> > >
> > >
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