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Re: [CQ-Contest] New shack computer?

To: garyk9gs@wi.rr.com, CQ-Contest <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] New shack computer?
From: Gerry Hull <gerry@yccc.org>
Reply-to: w1ve@yccc.org
Date: Fri, 5 Jul 2013 20:30:33 -0400
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Hi Gary,

Writing you this on a Thinkpad X61 Laptop running Windows 7 64-bit edition,
with 4 GB RAM.  Works perfect for N1MM, etc.  Just be aware that their may
not be 64-bit drivers for everything.  The K3 USB driver works fine, as
does a bunch of other stuff.

73, Gerry W1VE



On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 4:07 PM, Gary K9GS <garyk9gs@wi.rr.com> wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I'm going to be buying a new desktop computer for the hamshack.  In my
> research, I'm pretty much decided in favor of Windows7 over Windows8.
>
> In Windows 7 should I get 32 bit OS or 64 bit?  Typical software in use
> will be N1MM, Logger32, WinKey, etc.  I don't do digital modes.
>
> 4GB RAM
> I may add a RS232 serial card down the road.
> Dual monitors
>
> Looking for a sanity check more than anything.
>
>
> --
>
>
> 73,
>
> Gary K9GS
>
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