[Dx4win] DX4Win on Windows Vista

[Dave Perry N4QS]

It has always been my policy to stay comfortably on the trailing edge of new 
technology.  If you can envision the blade of a sword, Vista is on the 
leading edge and destined for a bloody and problematic release.  XP is the 
next most recent release and thus on the trailing edge of the technology 
sword (curve).  There will be many like new XP machines in the coming months 
and years that will be perfect for running DX4WIN.  If you absolutely have 
to buy a new pc right now, get a suped up used XP machine.  Plenty available 
online.  Why buy a new pc with Vista until you know that DX4WIN can fully 
support it?

Dave, N4QS


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Steinkamp" <n7yg at earthlink.net>
To: <jjreisert at alum.mit.edu>
Cc: "DX4WIN Mail List" <dx4win at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 9:58 AM
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] DX4Win on Windows Vista


>I do not recommend anyone who wants to use much of the ham radio software 
>that is available today to upgrade to Vista.
>
> I had to purchase the XYL a new computer and as it turned out, Jan 30, 
> 2007 was the first release day for Vista.  In fact you could not find any 
> computer on the shelves with XP or 2K on them.
>
> Vista is running fine for what the XYL does, but we have had a number of 
> difficulties.  DX4Win doe not run correctly.  No problem, she can use my 
> XP machine if propagation ever improves and we can run a few contest.
>
> Many of the ActiveX components and Windows DLL that were developed with 
> early C compilers probably will not function or function erratically.
>
> Software that accesses the internet will also have problems depending on 
> how you have the firewall and User Control setup.
>
> It is also interesting to note that out of the box, it downloaded about 
> 100 Microsoft security updates once I got the firewall in Windows and 
> MacAfee to behave properly.
>
>
> Jeff Steinkamp - N7YG
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> A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS, but it uses up three thousand times 
> the memory on your computer.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jim Reisert AD1C" <jjreisert at alum.mit.edu>
> To: "K0CF" <k0cf at mchsi.com>; <dx4win at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 08:17
> Subject: Re: [Dx4win] DX4Win on Windows Vista
>
>
>> --- K0CF <k0cf at mchsi.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I found the reference to vichw11.sys in the archives and have 
>>> successfully
>>> copied it to the Windows\System32\drivers folder, but DX4Win still 
>>> complains
>>> about its absence, then terminates. Apparently this driver is not 
>>> compatible
>>> with Vista.
>>
>> Yes, that is correct.  I know of no work-around.  I hope Paul will 
>> address
>> this, it also affects people running (or who want to run) Windows XP 64.
>>
>> I'm normally an "early adopter", but I'm sticking with Windows XP for the
>> foreseeable future.  I see no compelling reason to upgrade to Vista.  If 
>> Vista
>> comes pre-installed, well that's a different story....
>>
>> 73 - Jim AD1C
>>
>>
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