[Elecraft] WIN 7 (32) reprise...

[Fred Smith]

The only issues you might find are the really old 16 bit programs and DOS
ones.

Fred/N0AZZ

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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ian Kahn - Ham
Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2012 4:26 PM
To: tpcj1r03 at crocker.com
Cc: elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] WIN 7 (32) reprise...

John,

In theory, you shouldn't have any issue running older 32-bit applications on
a Win7 x64 computer.  The 64-bit processors (and theoretically the OS) are
designed to handle running 32-bit applications, albeit slightly less
efficiently than 64-bit apps.

Just thought I'd throw that in for good measure.

73,

--Ian

Ian Kahn, KM4IK
Roswell, GA  EM74ua
km4ik.ian at gmail.com
K3 #281, P3 #688
HRD v5.x/6.0 Test Team

On 9/30/2012 7:31 AM, John Ragle wrote:
> There was recently a short exchange about the suitability of new 
> machines running WIN 7 for station use. I was in the process of taking 
> delivery on a 3rd generation work-station running WIN 7 (32) to 
> replace a "terminal" DELL XPS 420. I have now checked the new machine 
> out on my station functions, and report to the list that it functions 
> very well, indeed. It had no trouble finding drivers for my add-in 
> boards, including the Aver MediaCenter frame grabber (for windowing 
> the P3 output). I am still uncertain about unleashing the 64-bit 
> version of the OS, as I worry that some of the ham radio program 
> material might not run in that environment. There seems to be little 
> point in running a 64-bit emulator running 32-bit WIN 7.
>
> I also report that this particular machine is dead-quiet. The chassis 
> and case would sustain a direct hit by an RPG, and there is no sign of 
> life other than the LED tell-tales on the front panel. I recall that 
> noise has been  put forward as a concern about having a computer in 
> the operating corner. Also, there is no RF noise that I can sense on my
K3.
>
> 'Vantage number 3 for a machine of this sort is the presence of 
> several PCI and PCIe slots.Because the chassis is roomy, these slots 
> will accommodate older, full-height, boards that smaller machines could
not.
> Granted that it is a bit behemothic in this day and age, but between 
> it and my 70-amp Astron power supply, I feel safe even in high winds 
> and minor earthquakes.
>
> John Ragle -- W1ZI
>
> -- Sent from my lovely new Dell Precision T3500 
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