[Ham-Computers] Windows 7

[Mike]

WØQFC wrote:
> Please excuse the rant but after two days of working on this piece of crap, I have to vent.
>
> My wife bought a Netbook computer that has Windows 7 pre-installed.
> She asked me to set it up for her.
>
> There are so many things that are different from WIN XP ~ Like, no more Outlook Express which we have both used for years.
>
> With Win 7, you HAVE to use Hot Mail and it looks like most of the XP programs will not work on Win 7. However, I was able to get the email set up and anything that is sent to her old email account will go to the Hot Mail inbox. .. . 
>
> The computer itself, a Asus Eee PC is a good little machine and with the Asus Wl-330gE wireless adapter, I was able to hook the Netbook up to the existing LAN so she can use the Netbook anywhere in the house without wires. . . .
>
> Would like to hear from any one who has had experience with Win 7.
>
> Tks es 73
>
> Gene, WØQFC
> Spring Hill FL
> Lafayette Lodge #91 A.F. & A.M.
>   
Download and install Mozilla Thunderbird. It's a lot like OE.

73, Mike NF4L