All,
Yes, the XP computers, and even Win98 and Win2k computers will still
work just fine - just make sure they are isolated from an internet
connection and you can continue to use all the applications that you are
used to. For a dedicated shack computer using dedicated ham
applications, there may be no need to connect to the internet, it can
operate as a stand-alone computer.
In my case, I have my information and documents spread out over several
computers as well as a RAID file server, so I cannot sever from the
internet easily without also losing email and web access on the
computers that need those applications - in other words, with my current
setup, I cannot run a stand-alone computer to get the things I need
accomplished. For that reason, I have upgraded to Win7 on all my computers.
For those who can run a stand-alone system isolated from internet
hackers, you are free to run whatever OS you are happy with.
If you have all your files on a Windows XP computer and do not want to
bear the expense of migrating to Win7 or Win8, I suggest you try Linux
Mint with the Mate desktop (it is not a big jump from a Windows
desktop). You can still dual boot into WinXP, just do not use email or
a browser while in WinXP - in fact, it would be wise to disable your NIC
card in the XP control panel.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 3/30/2014 6:53 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote:
Many of us use computers for a wide variety of purposes in the shack.
Some use them for logging, some for rig control.
Some of us operate almost exclusively keyboard-to-keyboard modes
(don't know why I own a straight key, a set of paddles, or a microphone).
Without using a computer, I'm QRT.
I'm not a big fan of the Windows-vs-Linux religious arguments, but I
am interested in what is, and isn't, available. I'm also still using
what most would consider antique operating systems.
The folks on the computer-related reflectors aren't interested in
PSK-31 or JT65, and would object about as quickly as some here who
still log using a pen and paper.
I respect those who are old-school, but while I miss the 28KSR I once
had, I can take my laptop (running XP) and my KX3 and operate most
anywhere.
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