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@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Dave
Edwards
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2014 3:36 PM
To: tentec@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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