[TenTec] OT Computer Assistance

Sat Nov 22 11:15:43 EST 2014

Well, my thoughts are this....
It probably does EVERYTHING needed to do just fine.
Similarly,
I know that LINUX will do everything I need just fine.
With either one, I don't have the time to re-figure out everything that 
has been working fine since...well...always. Purchase newer versions of 
stuff I already purchased, figure out the GUI, and side-step it if 
desired, figure out what has to be opened as administrator, what needs 
new drivers, Scrap my whole Linksys wireless printer interface, and buy 
new printers (current set up will not work with 8)..and one by 
one...knock off every other bug-a-boo that arrises.
Just my $.02 worth.

.....Dave

On 11/22/14, 10:52 AM, Mike Newell wrote:
> A couple of the responses have advised to stay away from Windows 8. 
> I'm curious about why. Perhaps this isn't a conversation that should 
> be continued on the list since it is off topic, so feel free to reply 
> to me directly.
>
> Earlier this year I bought a new computer with Windows 8.1 64-bit and 
> I'm running my whole station with it.
>
> I'm using the N4PY program to control the Omni VII, my KPA500 
> amplifier, and the Softrock Ensemble II that I use as the second 
> receiver/spectrum display for my Omni VII.
>
> I'm using Logic 9 as my logging program and it reads the radio just 
> fine through the N4PY software for getting the frequency and mode of 
> the contact for the log entry.
>
> The Omni VII and KPA500 are connected to the computer through 9-pin 
> serial ports on the computer. Other things that connect using USB 
> ports are also working fine,
> like my Signalink USB digial interface and the cable that connects my 
> LDG auto tuner to the computer. I'm using an old copy of MixW(version 
> 2) as my digital mode software and it's working fine.
>
> I did configure Windows to boot into the desktop instead of that goofy 
> tile screen or whatever they call it, and I made a few other 
> configuration changes to Windows to make it more to my liking, but 
> overall I've had good success getting all my hardware and software to 
> work with Windows 8.1 64-bit.
>
> I get that newer versions of some software might have to be obtained 
> to work with newer versions  of Windows, and I get that some folks 
> don't like the normal Windows 8 user interface (and that can be 
> changed), but in my case it's working fine.
>
> So I am curious about the caution to stay away from it.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike - WB4HUC
> Austin, TX
> http://wb4huc.home.texas.net
>
>
>
>
>
> On 11/22/2014 9:25 AM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
>> Dave,
>>
>> If you go to any of the companies selling business computers (instead of
>> consumer computers), you will find that you can order and configure new
>> computers as you please and Windows-7 is still an option.
>>
>> It is indeed tough to find a Win7 computer in the retail outlets.
>>
>> Dell used to have an online "Dents and Scratches" store.  I believe they
>> still do.
>>
>> You can find some outstanding deals in there.
>> I worked for Dell when I was in the states a few years ago and I bought
>> computers for all of my family members there.  It was cheaper than 
>> buying
>> new with an employee discount.
>>
>> The computers in dents and scratches are basically new computers that 
>> have
>> scratches, or new computers that are shipped to a customer and been
>> returned.  Although some were returned as DOA, they are repaired and 
>> carry
>> the full new warranty.
>> Dell gets hundreds of returns because people buy the wrong stuff and 
>> don't
>> notice it until they receive it.
>> So they pack it back up and ship it back for a full refund.  It goes 
>> into
>> their dents and scratches inventory.
>>
>> They also have a business outlet where they sell certified 
>> refurbished gear:
>> http://www.dell.com/us/dfb/p/?cs=28&c=us&l=en&s=dfb&redirect=1&dgc=IR&cid=25 
>>
>> 9428&lid=4668286
>>
>> I'm not promoting Dell over the other commercial brands, I just know 
>> Dell's
>> operations better because I worked there.
>> I worked for HP too, but that was long ago, back when most of us 
>> still had
>> hair.  ;-)
>>
>> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
>> (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Dave
>> Edwards
>> Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2014 3:36 PM
>> To: tentec at contesting.com
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] OT Computer Assistance
>>
>> I just switched to a Dell. (refurb)....Then I wrote over the Vista 
>> install
>> with an ebay Windows 7 64bit.
>> Everything works....office, rig control, weather station, logging, 
>> digital
>> voice, psk, WSJT, in fact, I have not come across anything that doesn't
>> work.....yet!!!
>> I'd stay far away from Windows 8....In fact, my mother-in-law wants a 
>> new
>> 'puter for XMAS. We're having a bit of a tough time finding new desktops
>> with 7 on them. Stores are all selling 8....But you can go online and 
>> find
>> them...new, with 7.  That's the ticket!!!
>> ...Dave
>> On 11/22/14, 9:19 AM, Carl Moreschi wrote:
>>> If you  get Windows 7 32 bit instead of Windows 7 64 bit, you should
>>> be fine.
>>>
>>> Carl Moreschi N4PY
>>> 58 Hogwood Rd
>>> Louisburg, NC 27549
>>> www.n4py.com
>>>
>>> On 11/22/2014 8:15 AM, Phil Sussman 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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