[WriteLog] WriteLog requires CW Driver!

[Jim Forsyth]

Well if you don't have time to complete the installation then you don't have 
time to use it either so it does not matter.

Jim, AF6O


> The only reason I purchased WriteLog was because it was supposed to be
> Windows XP friendly.  I have several DOS logging programs.   Fact is, in 
> order to
> use WriteLog with Windows XP for LPT Port Keying you must  download, 
> install,
> and configure "Userport" or "Direct-io".  This  is fine if you have lots 
> of
> time on your hands.
>
> Using Serial Port CW Keying with Windows XP machines often requires  the
> installation of a Serial card because most newer XP machines do not  have 
> Serial
> Ports built in.  My Dell and Compaq XP machines do not  have built-in 
> Serial
> Ports.
>
> When I purchased WriteLog I expected it to be a complete working program
> with a well documented manual.  Neither were the case.  Since I have 
> little
> spare time.. WriteLog isn't operational at this QTH.
>
> 73, K9OM