> 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, ph...@mi.rr.com (Paul and Sue Huff) wrote:
>
>> Any and all opinions would be appreciated.
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