[ct-user] CT with Windows XP, NT or Win2000

Bob Naumann - N5NJ n5nj@gte.net
Sat, 10 Nov 2001 09:49:42 -0600


Unless you're ready to abandon all DOS programs, go with Win98SE.

WinMe is a very poor version of Win98 and is not compatible with many low
level functions of more sophisticated network programs.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Braun" <albraun@earthlink.net>
To: <ct-user@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2001 9:29 AM
Subject: [ct-user] CT with Windows XP, NT or Win2000


> I'm going to have to wipe the hard disk and reinstall the OS on my Win98
> machine due to multiple broken applications (been running it for 3 yrs
now).
> I'm debating which OS to reinstall - Win98, Me, or XP. Has anyone
> successfully run CT under one of the 32-bit windows versions - NT, Win2k,
or
> XP? I'm particularly interested in how well the CW and voice keyer
functions
> worked - I've never done any networking and probably won't. If it won't
run
> directly, what tweaks (e.g. device drivers) need to be installed and where
> can they be gotten?
>
> I guess I could always set up a separate DOS partition, but since I'd like
> to be able to get access to internet clusters during contests, it would be
> better if there's a way to run it in a window under XP.
>
> I'd appreciate any thoughts from the assembled multitude. See you all in
SS!
>
> ==================================================
> Alan Braun MD, NS0B
> Norwalk IA
>
>
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