[TenTec] OT Computer Assistance

[Dave Edwards]

I use my old parallel HP laserjet 2P plus with windows 7 and a 
usb-parallel interface. Works great...just bought a new toner cartridge 
for it. Ten bucks on ebay...OEM HP  I don't think the ink-cartridge 
every other week is a good economical decision!
...Dave
On 11/22/14, 10:09 AM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
> Phil,
>
> You have dug yourself into a pretty deep hole.
>
> The printers MUST go. PERIOD.
> It's painful perhaps but the time has come.
>
> My pain in migrating to Win7 was, I had to finally give up my Palm Pilot.
> :-(
> You get over it.
>
> Carl's tip on "32-bit" Windows 7 is important.
> You'll stand a much better chance of getting old software and old interfaces
> through (thru adapters) to work than with 64-bit.
>
> AVOID Windows 8.
> AVOID Windows 8.
>
> For logging software, I would migrate to a new logging program immediately.
> Surely your existing software has a means of exporting the files in one
> format or another.
> Initially, look for a freeware logging software that can import whatever
> format your old program can export into.
> You can always migrate the software again to a more comfortable program at
> some later date.
>
> Personally, I prefer to purchase off-lease professional (business) computers
> rather than the new stuff in Best Try.
> It is not only cheaper, it also usually lasts longer than new consumer
> products.
> HP, Dell, and Lenovo all have business lines of computers, in addition to
> the consumer products they sell in the retail outlets.  They are built with
> "Tier-1" components and their build quality is usually better than that of
> their consumer products "Tier-2" components.
>
> Most larger cities have at least one store dealing in off-lease computers.
> They also have 2nd hand monitors and even printers (with USB) at a
> reasonable price.
> This helps save a lot and you always get a short guarantee, so if you do
> encounter an initial problem, you can exchange the device.  This is less
> risk than buying something used on ePray.
>
> I would consider keeping my newest XP computer for one more year, just in
> case I discovered I had forgotten something.
> That way there is still hope for recovery.  Just store it in the closet and
> hope you don't need it.
>
> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
> (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Phil
> Sussman
> Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2014 2:16 PM
> To: rtty at contesting.com
> Cc: tentec at contesting.com
> Subject: [TenTec] OT Computer Assistance
>
> 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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