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Wisp runs OK under Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit. Mark N8MH At 09:53 PM 8/29/2012 +0300, Shamai \SAM\ Opfer wrote: Hi, Two ways were mentioned to run old programs with windows 7: 1. Windows 7 Pro or highrer, working in its built-in Windows XP mode 2. Windows 7 Home (the cheaper version of Windows) with XP (or older Windows version) installed.on a virtual machine. Does anyone know if WISP will work in both cases? even if Windows 7 (either Home or Pro) is installed in 64 bit version? thanks 73 shamai, 4z1ws This solution seems cheaper than installing Windows 7 Pro. Will it run WISP and other old programs as effectively as the Windows XP mode in the more expensive Wi ndows 7 versions? On Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 10:46 PM, George Henry ka3...@att.net wrote: Note that you can also install XP in a virtual machine on lesser versions of Win 7 (and Vista), but it's a multi-step process, and you must supply the XP installation disk. First, download and install Virtual PC from Microsoft. Then create a virtual machine, and install XP onto it just as you would to a real PC. I did it on my Acer netbook with Win 7 Home Premium, so I know it works. George, KA3HSW - Original Message - From: Alan P. Biddle apbid...@united.net To: 'Andrew Glasbrenner' glasbren...@mindspring.com; 'Amsat-BB' amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 9:10 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Software must have list [snip] You didn't mention what version of Win7. If Pro or up, you can download a free XP virtual environment from MS, which works well for old programs, and even allows ancient DOS programs to access comm ports. For non-ham stuff, a good antivirus program, and a backup program such as Acronis, Norton, or perhaps Paragon. 73, Alan WA4SCA __**_ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/**listinfo/amsat-bbhttp://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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I have run up against this.. if it ain't 32-bit in the first place, it won't work in Win7 64-bit.. older programs like my Uni_Trac interface software would simply not run on my new rootin scootin Win7 machine, and I ended up dedicating my old box strictly for running the Uni_Trac... 73, Bob W1ICW On 8/29/2012 3:44 PM, Alan P. Biddle wrote: Something to consider for older programs is the compatibility mode in WIN7. Right click on an icon, then Properties, and then Compatibility. There is a drop-down box which will allow you to pick the version of Windows, and even service pack, going back to WIN95. I find that WIN7 works fine as-is for most programs, but I have a couple of truly ancient non-ham utilities which were written for WIN98SE. They worked, with limitations, on XP, but work fully again since I have WIN98 selected. I have WIN7 32-bit, so I don't know if a 64-bit version offers any 32-bit compatibility variations. Guessing not, but??? Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Mark L. Hammond Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 2:20 PM To: Shamai SAM Opfer; George Henry; amsat bb Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Software must have list Wisp runs OK under Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit. Mark N8MH At 09:53 PM 8/29/2012 +0300, Shamai \SAM\ Opfer wrote: Hi, Two ways were mentioned to run old programs with windows 7: 1. Windows 7 Pro or highrer, working in its built-in Windows XP mode 2. Windows 7 Home (the cheaper version of Windows) with XP (or older Windows version) installed.on a virtual machine. Does anyone know if WISP will work in both cases? even if Windows 7 (either Home or Pro) is installed in 64 bit version? thanks 73 shamai, 4z1ws This solution seems cheaper than installing Windows 7 Pro. Will it run WISP and other old programs as effectively as the Windows XP mode in the more expensive Wi ndows 7 versions? On Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 10:46 PM, George Henry ka3...@att.net wrote: Note that you can also install XP in a virtual machine on lesser versions of Win 7 (and Vista), but it's a multi-step process, and you must supply the XP installation disk. First, download and install Virtual PC from Microsoft. Then create a virtual machine, and install XP onto it just as you would to a real PC. I did it on my Acer netbook with Win 7 Home Premium, so I know it works. George, KA3HSW - Original Message - From: Alan P. Biddle apbid...@united.net To: 'Andrew Glasbrenner' glasbren...@mindspring.com; 'Amsat-BB' amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 9:10 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Software must have list [snip] You didn't mention what version of Win7. If Pro or up, you can download a free XP virtual environment from MS, which works well for old programs, and even allows ancient DOS programs to access comm ports. For non-ham stuff, a good antivirus program, and a backup program such as Acronis, Norton, or perhaps Paragon. 73, Alan WA4SCA __**_ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/**listinfo/amsat-bbhttp://amsat.org/mailman/listin fo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Did I say 32-bit? I think I meant 16-bit... ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Isn't it something that virtual machine should take care of? Even if the underlying Windows 7 was installed as 64 bit. 73 Shamai On 30 באוג 2012 00:29, Bob DeVarney W1ICW w...@myfairpoint.net wrote: Did I say 32-bit? I think I meant 16-bit... __**_ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/**listinfo/amsat-bbhttp://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Tried it, no luck. Easier to keep using the old machine stand alone. On 8/29/2012 5:42 PM, Shamai SAM Opfer wrote: Isn't it something that virtual machine should take care of? Even if the underlying Windows 7 was installed as 64 bit. 73 Shamai On 30 באוג 2012 00:29, Bob DeVarney W1ICW w...@myfairpoint.net mailto:w...@myfairpoint.net wrote: Did I say 32-bit? I think I meant 16-bit... ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org mailto:AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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In the case of my Uni_Trac 2000 interface, I tried it, but no luck. Easier to keep using the old machine stand alone. On 8/29/2012 5:42 PM, Shamai SAM Opfer wrote: Isn't it something that virtual machine should take care of? Even if the underlying Windows 7 was installed as 64 bit. 73 Shamai On 30 באוג 2012 00:29, Bob DeVarney W1ICW w...@myfairpoint.net mailto:w...@myfairpoint.net wrote: Did I say 32-bit? I think I meant 16-bit... ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org mailto:AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Drew. Besides the other programs listed already, I still use WISP for a few quick look things, and that works fine on WIN7. For satellite logging, if you don't use HRD, then the DXLabs DXKeeper. At one time, it was the only program which actually did LoTW sat QSOs correctly, and I never found a reason to change. JT65HF, another take on WSJT, which I use. You didn't mention what version of Win7. If Pro or up, you can download a free XP virtual environment from MS, which works well for old programs, and even allows ancient DOS programs to access comm ports. For non-ham stuff, a good antivirus program, and a backup program such as Acronis, Norton, or perhaps Paragon. 73, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Glasbrenner Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 3:51 PM To: Amsat-BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Software must have list So my 4 yr old XP shack computer is in critical care right now, and I have a new quad core Win 7 HP that I'm setting up today. So far I've downloaded and installed: SatPC32 (still working on the speech error problem) MixW 3 HDR 5.sumthing Spectravue next up is WSJT What must have ham radio programs, especially satellite/vhf/uhf, do you have and recommend? 73, Drew KO4MA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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AO27Scheduler MMSSTV Putty Your LOTW certificates Your FunCube Dongle stuff I agree with Alan on DXLabs, I like it. Jerry N0JY On 8/18/2012 3:50 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: So my 4 yr old XP shack computer is in critical care right now, and I have a new quad core Win 7 HP that I'm setting up today. So far I've downloaded and installed: SatPC32 (still working on the speech error problem) MixW 3 HDR 5.sumthing Spectravue next up is WSJT What must have ham radio programs, especially satellite/vhf/uhf, do you have and recommend? 73, Drew KO4MA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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For logging I've found Logger32 works well, especially for keeping track of your portable operations. Logger allows you to log to a single logbook using different operators. For example, I use my callsign for normal QSOs, and /QRP, /6MTR, /SAT for home SAT QSOs, and /GRID for portable locations. It tracks awards, and grids for each operator. Info on any station you have ever worked is instantly available. I must admit though, I am not familiar with what else is out there. 73...ted...aa5ck ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Note that you can also install XP in a virtual machine on lesser versions of Win 7 (and Vista), but it's a multi-step process, and you must supply the XP installation disk. First, download and install Virtual PC from Microsoft. Then create a virtual machine, and install XP onto it just as you would to a real PC. I did it on my Acer netbook with Win 7 Home Premium, so I know it works. George, KA3HSW - Original Message - From: Alan P. Biddle apbid...@united.net To: 'Andrew Glasbrenner' glasbren...@mindspring.com; 'Amsat-BB' amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 9:10 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Software must have list [snip] You didn't mention what version of Win7. If Pro or up, you can download a free XP virtual environment from MS, which works well for old programs, and even allows ancient DOS programs to access comm ports. For non-ham stuff, a good antivirus program, and a backup program such as Acronis, Norton, or perhaps Paragon. 73, Alan WA4SCA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Wisp? Oh how I miss the PacSats... Alan, thanks for your help at the Huntsville Hamfest this weekend. Tim - N8DEU From: Alan P. Biddle apbid...@united.net To: Andrew Glasbrenner glasbren...@mindspring.com; Amsat-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sun, August 19, 2012 9:21:02 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Software must have list Drew. Besides the other programs listed already, I still use WISP for a few quick look things, and that works fine on WIN7. For satellite logging, if you don't use HRD, then the DXLabs DXKeeper. At one time, it was the only program which actually did LoTW sat QSOs correctly, and I never found a reason to change. JT65HF, another take on WSJT, which I use. You didn't mention what version of Win7. If Pro or up, you can download a free XP virtual environment from MS, which works well for old programs, and even allows ancient DOS programs to access comm ports. For non-ham stuff, a good antivirus program, and a backup program such as Acronis, Norton, or perhaps Paragon. 73, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Glasbrenner Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 3:51 PM To: Amsat-BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Software must have list So my 4 yr old XP shack computer is in critical care right now, and I have a new quad core Win 7 HP that I'm setting up today. So far I've downloaded and installed: SatPC32 (still working on the speech error problem) MixW 3 HDR 5.sumthing Spectravue next up is WSJT What must have ham radio programs, especially satellite/vhf/uhf, do you have and recommend? 73, Drew KO4MA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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OMG you said a mouthful, Tim.. I agree ! On 8/19/2012 8:15 PM, Tim Cunningham wrote: Wisp? Oh how I miss the PacSats... Alan, thanks for your help at the Huntsville Hamfest this weekend. Tim - N8DEU From: Alan P. Biddle apbid...@united.net To: Andrew Glasbrenner glasbren...@mindspring.com; Amsat-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sun, August 19, 2012 9:21:02 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Software must have list Drew. Besides the other programs listed already, I still use WISP for a few quick look things, and that works fine on WIN7. For satellite logging, if you don't use HRD, then the DXLabs DXKeeper. At one time, it was the only program which actually did LoTW sat QSOs correctly, and I never found a reason to change. JT65HF, another take on WSJT, which I use. You didn't mention what version of Win7. If Pro or up, you can download a free XP virtual environment from MS, which works well for old programs, and even allows ancient DOS programs to access comm ports. For non-ham stuff, a good antivirus program, and a backup program such as Acronis, Norton, or perhaps Paragon. 73, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Glasbrenner Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 3:51 PM To: Amsat-BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Software must have list So my 4 yr old XP shack computer is in critical care right now, and I have a new quad core Win 7 HP that I'm setting up today. So far I've downloaded and installed: SatPC32 (still working on the speech error problem) MixW 3 HDR 5.sumthing Spectravue next up is WSJT What must have ham radio programs, especially satellite/vhf/uhf, do you have and recommend? 73, Drew KO4MA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Drew: Here's my list, for what it's worth: Nova (It does some things better than SatPC32, some not as well -- I have and use both) Smith chart program EZNEC Some kind of CAD program for doing schematic and other drawings (I use TurboCAD, mostly because I've used it for over 15 years and found a new version relatively expensively) Elsie filter design software (say you want a better diplexer to use 2m and 70cm radios on the same dual-band antenna, Elsie will let you design up to 7 or 9 poles) Obvious office stuff (I use OpenOffice, tho have MS on the laptop for the rare occasion OO doesn't quite cut it) Skype -- don't use it often, but nice to have when you want it, especially with all the time I spend in hotel rooms A good restore disk creator. I had to buy one for the XP desktop, but think the Win7 laptop came with it, albeit VERY difficult to find. Finally, a manual -- continuing the tradition of refusing to provide user documentation with the product (it's all in the help files -- yeah, right) I bought Windows 7, the missing manual from O'Reilly. Missing manual is a series, this is the first one I've bought, and it has been VERY helpful in figuring out Win7. I hate the new interface (why must they tinker for the sake of tinkering?!) but I really do like the much faster boot, awake, and shutdown of Win7 compared to XP (on comparable processors -- replaced both machines within a month of each other.) I'll be eager to see others' lists -- probably a WHOLE lot better ideas out there! Good luck! 73, jim wb4...@amsat.org On 8/18/2012 4:50 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: So my 4 yr old XP shack computer is in critical care right now, and I have a new quad core Win 7 HP that I'm setting up today. So far I've downloaded and installed: SatPC32 (still working on the speech error problem) MixW 3 HDR 5.sumthing Spectravue next up is WSJT What must have ham radio programs, especially satellite/vhf/uhf, do you have and recommend? 73, Drew KO4MA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Drew: Think about getting Virtualbox (www.virtualbox.org). If you can migrate your physical hard drive to a virtual one, you can run your XP environment almost forever. Also when you move machines in the future, the OS wont matter, all you need to do is move the virtual machine and you are done. Ron On 8/18/12 3:50 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: So my 4 yr old XP shack computer is in critical care right now, and I have a new quad core Win 7 HP that I'm setting up today. So far I've downloaded and installed: SatPC32 (still working on the speech error problem) MixW 3 HDR 5.sumthing Spectravue next up is WSJT What must have ham radio programs, especially satellite/vhf/uhf, do you have and recommend? 73, Drew KO4MA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Actually, the first thing I install on a new computer is Linux (OpenSuse, usually), then put Windows in the virtual machine, if I need it. But, to Drew's question, consider APRSIS32 for APRS use. There's even some satellite tracking capability, so you know what other APRS stations are within a satellite's footprint. Also, FLDIGI sound-card digital software, and MMSSTV for slow-scan TV. Oh, and the AO-27 schedule prediction software. Enjoy the new computer; I'm looking to do the same soon. Mine is getting senile (forgetting it has one of the disks)... Greg KO6TH Ronald Nutter wrote: Drew: Think about getting Virtualbox (www.virtualbox.org). If you can migrate your physical hard drive to a virtual one, you can run your XP environment almost forever. Also when you move machines in the future, the OS wont matter, all you need to do is move the virtual machine and you are done. Ron On 8/18/12 3:50 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: So my 4 yr old XP shack computer is in critical care right now, and I have a new quad core Win 7 HP that I'm setting up today. So far I've downloaded and installed: SatPC32 (still working on the speech error problem) MixW 3 HDR 5.sumthing Spectravue next up is WSJT What must have ham radio programs, especially satellite/vhf/uhf, do you have and recommend? 73, Drew KO4MA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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At 12:45 PM 8/19/2012, Ronald Nutter wrote: Drew: Think about getting Virtualbox (www.virtualbox.org). If you can migrate your physical hard drive to a virtual one, you can run your XP environment almost forever. Also when you move machines in the future, the OS wont matter, all you need to do is move the virtual machine and you are done. I do the same with VMware. Same idea, except I can choose between Windows, Linux or Mac hosts. In fact, one of my VMs has done the lot. It started life in around 2002-2003 running on real hardware. In 2004, it was migrated to a VM on a Linux host running VMware Workstation (the free Server version wasn't available back then). After its host's disk died in 2007-2008, the VM was migrated to a Windows host running VMware Player, and finally in 2010 I moved it to the Mac running VMware Fusion, where it sits today! :) 73 de VK3JED / VK3IRL http://vkradio.com ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
