[WriteLog] Computer hardware question

[Jim Brannigan]

Setting up a new computer involves a lot of time and usually money.
Consider that the current minimum configuration is 1gig. processor speed,
20gb. HD, 128meg memory, fast video, USB, etc.

Before you go to the trouble of setting up a new computer you should ask
yourself what you are going to use it for.......
Games, video processing, database management, Word, Excell, networking,
Internet surfing, music, CD burning, SSTV, PSK, antenna modeling?
If all you are going to use the Gateway for is a dozen contests a year, then
go for it.
Software is resource hungry.  DOS is gasping its last breaths.

You want to be in the position of fitting the machine to your requirements
not the other way around.

Jim

> > Current computer: Pent . pro 180 (Gateway) 32m ram
> > 2.0g hd Ensoniq SoundscapeVIVO Plug+Play card  ( did card
> > check = 6f) Win98 No extra com ports (just what came stock)
> >
> > I can bring this home for free or can purchase a new comp.
> > Would rather not
> > spend the money
>
> There are some powerful Dells available now in the $600 range, some with
> free color inkjet.  That said, I can tell you that I ran WL SO2R RTTY
> with an old Gateway P166 with 48K RAM.  Even with that running with DX
> Telnet exporting spots to DX4WIN at the same time, I could [usually]
> also surf and email without crashing!
>
> If money is short, I'd try the work computer, and if it fell short, then
> buy the Dell.  Otherwise, you'll probably be happier overall with a new
> machine.
>
> Guys, he's probably looking for some support in getting a NEW machine -
> Maybe we'd better tell him that WL won't work on anything less than
> [substitute your favorite minimum configuration]!  Oh yes, don't forget
> to get a video card that will support 2 monitors!  ;-)