Either one would be fine but if you have XP and don't have to pay another of
those darn WPA fees then I would use XP. There is one caution with either,
if you intend to use the LPT ports you will have to download one of the free
(dlportio or userport) port (I prefer userport) drivers or it will not run
with WriteLog. The lpt will be grayed out.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: writelog-admin@contesting.com
> [mailto:writelog-admin@contesting.com]On Behalf Of W0UN--John Brosnahan
> Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2002 10:36 PM
> To: writelog@contesting.com
> Subject: [WriteLog] Operating system
>
>
>
> I have been considering switching to Writelog and have been
> subscribed to the reflector for some now--in order to better
> understand the features and any problems with the software.
>
> I have been impressed with the level of support and plan to
> purchase the software soon. (With my move to Texas my
> antennas are in storage--so there has been no hurry to
> actually buy the software yet and start the clock ticking on
> that one year of free support.)
>
> I also plan to build another computer that will be dedicated to
> logging. Nothing special--but a competent system--something on
> the order of a 2100+ Athlon, 512 MB RAM, fast/big disk, etc.
>
> The real issue comes down to operating system. I have virtually
> all of the versions of MS Windows running on various systems
> around here (I haven't moved down all of my computers yet--but I
> count at least 16 already here!)
>
> My preference for the logging system OS at this point is to go with
> Win 2000 pro. But I wonder if 2000 pro or Win XP is a better
> choice.
>
> If anyone has any strong feeling one way or the other I would
> appreciate the input. Or maybe just a vote for one or the other
> would make it easier to be sure I was doing the right thing by
> going with Win 2000 pro. I want to be able to exercise all of
> the features of Writelog--SO2R, voice keyer and contest recording,
> networking--at least to a backup computer in the background, etc.
>
> Thanks for any input.
>
> 73--John W0UN
>
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