[Elecraft] FD at N4ZI! Some issues

[Bill K9YEQ]

One thing to add, you can right click on an EXE application and run it in
compatibility mode on 2000 or XP.  Using the professional editions of XP
brings into play more options in the OS.


73,

Bill
K9YEQ

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 6:49 PM
To: Julius Fazekas n2wn
Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FD at N4ZI! Some issues

Folks,

My recommendation to those who have legacy applications and hardware to 
support is to obtain a computer and a copy of Windows 2K pro and put it 
on a computer that will be used in the ham shack (dual boot if you have 
to).  Most DOS programs will run in the "DOS-box", and it will support 
most USB devices as well as 'legacy hardware' like serial ports.  Win2K 
Pro is a solid operating system even though it does not have all the 
"whiz-bang" GUI features of XP and Vista, but it can operate without all 
the extra glut and just keeps 'slugging along' with no problems.

73,
Don W3FPR

Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote:
> Ron hits it on the head... It all depends.
>
> Most of the problems seen here have to do with legacy hardware and
software,
> or non-Microsoft software. I'd say by far there have been more issues with
> Vista Home versions than Vista 64.
>
> The major problem for Hams is legacy items. Part of that debate is seen
here
> often with the USB/Serial Port discussions on the K3. 
>
> It all depends on where your interests lie. Some activities are more
cutting
> edge than others: SDR, GPS related and contesting (if you want to be
> competitive anyway). 
>
>
> 73,
> Julius
>...................................