[TenTec] Slowly into the 21st Century - Interfacing an Omni VI

[Ron, K5XK]

I'm an analog, trailing edge, albatross being drug slowly into the '20th
century.'  Would someone tell me exactly what I need, and specifically how,
to do the following:

a. Interface an OMNI VI+ to my shack computer for DX PacketCluster, rig
control & logging...

b. How to key the OMNI from computer logging software...

I've read that Win XP does weird things to a CW note, so among my keyers, I
have a WinKey Serial & WinKey USB keyer.  The computer is an IBM PC with USB
and what I 'think' may be serial and parallel connections.  I assume I'll
need some type of outboard keying interface...what are the best options?

I'm on the list's digest mode, so please reply directly to k5xk at arrl.net .

Tks in advance / 73,

Ron, K5XK