[Elecraft] WvsM

[Gary Gregory]

*Tony,

Very wise advice, let's hope many take it...:-)
Gary
*
On 25 August 2012 14:24, Adrian <vk4tux at bigpond.com> wrote:

> This post would be the most sensible and helpful of the lot.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Anthony Scandurra
> K4QE
> Sent: Saturday, 25 August 2012 1:13 PM
> To: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Windows vs Mac
>
> An OS, by itself, is useless without user level tools and applications.
>
> When considering Windows vs. Mac OS vs. Linux, you must consider what apps
> you intend to use with it.
>
> I am a UNIX/Linux bigot. I also like MacOS. But, I use Windows in my ham
> shack.
>
> Windows is, by far, the most well supported platform for ham radio
> applications. Yes, I could run them in a virtual machine or an emulator in
> another OS, but why?
>
> Don't pick your OS first. Choose the apps you want first and see what the
> common denominator OS is among those applications. Chances are it will be
> Windows.
>
> Don't play religion with OSes. You will be doing yourself a BIG disservice.
> Be pragmatic.
>
> 73, Tony K4QE
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*Gary*
*Start the day off slow, then taper off.........*