I made the leap and am using XP, it resolved a number of com port issues for
me.
Writelog works perfectly running XP.
Remember that Writelog cannot use lpt interfaces under XP.
Although I believe there is a program floating around that solves that
problem.
I run a dual com port card from SIIG, pci format, that provides the
additional com ports I need.
XP has a couple of advantages over 98. I allows drag/drop to a cd burner,
and it has a 'RESTORE' function that if you goof up your system will return
your computer to its last correctly working date with no loss of data.
I've already used this function and it saved me a lot of grief.
I find that Writelog opens a bit faster in XP than 98SE but as it worked
fast before, I can't see any difference under XP.
but if you are networking multiple computers in a contest environment, you
may appreciate the more automated network setup and configuration.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Rosenberg" <wd3q@erols.com>
To: <writelog@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2001 7:24 AM
Subject: [WriteLog] Has Anyone Tried The W2000 LPT Drivers?
> I'm thinking seriouslyof upgrading to Win2000 or WinXP.
>
> A couple of weeks back, someone posted a URL of a company that
> developed an inexpensive parallel port "driver" for Win2000.
>
> Has anyone tried it, and what were the results?
>
> Looking forward to your comments. They will play an important role in
> my determining whether or not I upgrade the "contesting computer"
>
> 73,
>
> Eric W3DQ
> Washington, DC
>
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