[Elecraft] Windows vs Mac

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

Sorry, I don't agree Joe - there are regular 'point' upgrades that are free, easy to download and install, but you don't have to upgrade if you don't wish too. The major version upgrades (10.5 -> 10.6 -> 10.7 -> 10.8) are paid for, but then so are the windows equivalents.
you don't have to upgrade and while it's true older hardware doesn't support the latest OS, you can go a long way with older hardware and software before it becomes a problem. The latest OSX 10.8 (Mountain Lion) will run on an iMac & a MacBook Pro from mid 2007 (other models from later dates).
I'm running an iMac Intel Core 2 Duo from Aug 2007 and ML will run on that.


There are few applications (if any) that 'require' ML, a few do require Lion, but then is been around since 2011, most apps run on 10.6 (Snow Leopard) with no problems and that’s been around since August 2009.

My experience (and it's extensive on many OS) is that windows sytems 'time out' faster than Apple ones.

73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108)

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On 24 Aug 2012, at 15:56, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:

> 
>> Apple hardware has a very good reputation for reliability and
>> ability to work in harsh environments.
> 
> While Apple has a good reputation for reliable hardware, their
> software policies make that long term reliability useless.  Apple
> simply updates the operating system so often - and requires that
> all users purchase each incremental update.  In addition, each
> major version upgrade will not run on less than current hardware
> (e.g. "Mountain Lion" will not run on Intel "Core2 Duo" systems
> that are only a four years old) and many application updates
> require the current OS version.
> 
> 73,
> 
>    ... Joe, W4TV
> 
> 
> On 8/24/2012 10:20 AM, Bill Frantz wrote:
>> Apple hardware has a very good reputation for reliability and
>> ability to work in harsh environments. There are several ways to
>> run at least two operating systems on one computer, so having
>> dual-boot, windows and OSx is a common way of using the hardware.
>> 
>> Make sure the system you get has the I/O configuration you need.
>> My MacBook Pro has a single audio port, which can be configured
>> for either input or output. I havent' figured out how to use it
>> for computer digital modes (my favorite modes), so I use a
>> SignaLink USB as an interface.
>> 
>> I use RUMlog for logging, and cocoaModem for digital modes under
>> OSx. I used RUMped for contest logging during field day and
>> liked it. I don't have any experience with any of the Windows
>> ham radio software, so don't ask for comparisons. :-)
>> 
>> Cheers - Bill, AE6JV
>> 
>> On 8/24/12 at 6:44, phuff at mi.rr.com (Paul and Sue Huff) wrote:
>> 
>>> Any and all opinions would be appreciated.
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