Hi Rex and Warren:
It is possible to run DOS alongside WindowsXP on these new
computers. The computer needs parallel and serial ports
which can be a problem for some new laptops. The
process is described in http://k1ea.com/hints/fdinst091.pdf.
I have found this easier than retraining myself to setup,
integrate, and use one of the Windows packages. I have an
updated procedure file I'll send to anyone that is
interested. I don't usually recommend that new
contesters do this :-), but if you are comfortable with
NA, CT, TR, or whatever, it is an option to keep you
going for a few more years!
73,
Mark, KD4D
Rex Maner wrote:
> Hi Long time User CT
>
> Well I'm in the same boat with NA, The main reason for change is that
> CT and NA need DOS to operate correctly . The N1MM software has
> the advantage that it does work in the XP enviroment and # 1 it is
> FREE and under continual improvement, and almost any contest that comes
> along there is a program writen for it a month or so ahead.
>
> The N1MM program will do everything but Tie Your Shoes and I'm not too
> sure it won't do that.
>
> Just a Quack Note::
>
> Rex K7QQ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Warren Rothberg" <w4wr@bellsouth.net>
> To: <cq-contest@contesting.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 4:31 PM
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] CT vs. N1MM
>
>
> I have used CT for contesting since I bought my first copy in Dayton in
> 1987. I have not kept up with developments in the N1MM contest software at
> all. So now, 19 years later, I am wondering what the pro’s/con’s of each
> package are. Has anyone published a comparison? Is it time to change?
>
>
>
> Thanks for your input.
>
>
>
> Warren, W4WR
>
>
>
> p.s. By the way, my setup is XP SP2 with dual monitors.
>
>
>
>
>
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