One thing to add, you can right click on an EXE application and run it in compatibility mode on 2000 or XP. Using the professional editions of XP brings into play more options in the OS.
73, Bill K9YEQ -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 6:49 PM To: Julius Fazekas n2wn Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FD at N4ZI! Some issues Folks, My recommendation to those who have legacy applications and hardware to support is to obtain a computer and a copy of Windows 2K pro and put it on a computer that will be used in the ham shack (dual boot if you have to). Most DOS programs will run in the "DOS-box", and it will support most USB devices as well as 'legacy hardware' like serial ports. Win2K Pro is a solid operating system even though it does not have all the "whiz-bang" GUI features of XP and Vista, but it can operate without all the extra glut and just keeps 'slugging along' with no problems. 73, Don W3FPR Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote: > Ron hits it on the head... It all depends. > > Most of the problems seen here have to do with legacy hardware and software, > or non-Microsoft software. I'd say by far there have been more issues with > Vista Home versions than Vista 64. > > The major problem for Hams is legacy items. Part of that debate is seen here > often with the USB/Serial Port discussions on the K3. > > It all depends on where your interests lie. Some activities are more cutting > edge than others: SDR, GPS related and contesting (if you want to be > competitive anyway). > > > 73, > Julius >................................... ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
