[Elecraft] Old DOS computers

[Bob Liesen]

Well,
  I can think of one reason.  My Windows 10 laptop takes a full 18 minutes
to boot up from a cold start.  I've researched this "feature" and had it in
to 2 repair places and have been told that the only fix is a SSD for $$$.
  My old XP machine and even older DOS based machines are up and running in
less than 30 seconds.  Indeed they are ancient, and vulnerable to modern
threats, but with proper attention I have been able to avoid any issues.
  Certainly, a modern machine is required for some things, but my take is
that as we move forward with computer hardware/OSes, we are actually taking
a few steps back.
  BTW, if anyone out there has a solution to the 18 minute cold boot time,
I am all ears.
Bob  WB0POQ

On Mon, Jun 28, 2021 at 8:16 PM Ray <wa6vab at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dick.
> Many Programs were written in Basic and Still Work.
> Also my VNA still runs under Win 7( not Win 10 )
> So….. Life in the Technology Fast Lane.
> Ray WA6VAB K3
> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
>
> From: Dick
> Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 6:09 PM
> To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Old DOS computers
>
>
> I will never understand how those in the Amateur radio hobby can spend
> thousands of dollars on equipment, yet they keep old PC’s that are not very
> efficient at all, nor are they secure. It just defies logic !
>
> Dick / W1REJ
> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
>
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