[RTTY] OT Computer Assistance

[James C. Hall, MD]

Hi Phil:

You've gotten some good responses already. I'll just chime in a little as computers are part of my professional life. I tend to build my own machines and I use Win7, not Win8. I am hearing that Win8 will probably go down as the Vista of our time. Ouch !

You must have a multi-multi station to require 3 computers in your shack. I run SO2R with one computer and multiple monitors. Three printers ? Really ? Get a nice printer and put it on your network and share it. You can do this wirelessly.

You didn't mention what (old) software you are using but even if it's Office 97, you can still use it in compatibility mode. I wouldn't - but you can. I use Office 2010. Others have mentioned the freely downloadable Open Office and there is Office Libre (I think it's called). All are fully compatible with all the usual formats.

73, Jamie
WB4YDL

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> On Nov 22, 2014, at 7:15 AM, Phil Sussman <psussman at pactor.com> wrote:
> 
> I have been researching the replacement of the three XP machines here in the shack
> and the results have been discouraging. None of my programs: word processing,
> spreadsheet, logging, rig interface, and scanner programming is compatible with
> WIN-7 let alone WIN-8.1.
> 
> In addition, my interfaces for the printer(s) [non-serial, but parallel] aren't USB compatible either! I currently have five serial interfaces, but my two USB ports have yet to operate with serial adapters. I believe this is because my USB ports are USB-1 type (just plain old)
> 
> Obviously, I do not have an unlimited budget to replace three computers, two
> printers, all the software and still be unable to interface with my rigs.
> I've got a JRC JST-145 (interfaced with LOGic) and an ICOM IC-756 pro-II.
> 
> Any helpful suggestions welcome.
> 
> Thanks ES 73
> 
> de Phil - N8PS
> 
> 
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