[Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use?
Interesting that DX4WIN no longer replies to the writer of the message, but to the whole group. I have DX4WIN and Writelog on an Athlon 1600 system running under Windows 2000. It is an excellent operating system. There are few advantanges and lots of disadvantages to go to XP Pro, and I would not even bother with XP home. You can buy Windows 2000 Pro as an OEM package for a little over $100 making it a very real bargain as well as a very stable operating system with good support. The LPT Issue is simply that Wayne chooses not to write a driver for the LP port to support Writelog. Has nothing to do with the operating system and I am sure he will eventually get around to it. In the meantime the serial ports do everything the LPT ports do for me. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Stan Staten Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 4:50 PM To: DX4WIN@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use? I am posting this to both Writelog and DX4WIN. I am building an new AMD 1500 system for use here in the shack. There has been a lot of discussion of which operating systems work best or have problems (like LPT CW keying). I am now faced with the choice of WIN98SE, WIN2K, WIN XP Pro and Home. Which one should I use? Looking for advice. To conserve bandwidth it may be best to send any thoughts or suggestions you may have directly to me rather than posting it. Thanks in advance 73 Stan, [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use?
Why is it interesting that DX4Win replies to the whole group instead of just the writer of the message? The question was posted to the group, why not respond to the group? Maybe others on the group would find the information useful, too. As far as LPT keying in Windows 2000, you just need to make sure the LPT port you're using for keying uses the standard, old DOS interrupts and addresses (example, LPT1 at I/O:378F and Int:7), and move over your printers to your LPT ports that are I/O shared through windows. Besides that little wrinkle, I'd say Windows 2000 is your best choice. Much more stable than W98SE or ME. XP would be a second choice (I suspect you can't get W2K anymore anyway), but I just feel comfortable letting everyone else shake out a new O/S before I get it ;-) - Original Message - From: Wendell Wyly W5FL [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2002 12:13 AM Subject: RE: [Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use? Interesting that DX4WIN no longer replies to the writer of the message, but to the whole group. I have DX4WIN and Writelog on an Athlon 1600 system running under Windows 2000. It is an excellent operating system. There are few advantanges and lots of disadvantages to go to XP Pro, and I would not even bother with XP home. You can buy Windows 2000 Pro as an OEM package for a little over $100 making it a very real bargain as well as a very stable operating system with good support. The LPT Issue is simply that Wayne chooses not to write a driver for the LP port to support Writelog. Has nothing to do with the operating system and I am sure he will eventually get around to it. In the meantime the serial ports do everything the LPT ports do for me. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Stan Staten Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 4:50 PM To: DX4WIN@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use? I am posting this to both Writelog and DX4WIN. I am building an new AMD 1500 system for use here in the shack. There has been a lot of discussion of which operating systems work best or have problems (like LPT CW keying). I am now faced with the choice of WIN98SE, WIN2K, WIN XP Pro and Home. Which one should I use? Looking for advice. To conserve bandwidth it may be best to send any thoughts or suggestions you may have directly to me rather than posting it. Thanks in advance 73 Stan, [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use?
FYI, when you Reply To All with the current mail setup two copies of the message are sent to the reflector. That's an error. With the current configuration I think we will see an increased mail volume. We will also see messages like Hi Bob, nice to see you in this reflector followed by messages from users what should and shouldn't be posted on the reflector. I'm sure everyone will get tired of this quickly. If every user was interested in 100% of the threads, the current configuration is appropriate. I'm sure this isn't the case. Hence, I'd prefer the old system and fewer email messages (Reply To Sender actually replies to the sender). If someone posts a message thanking the user base for the replies, simply send that person a message asking for the email that was received. I've done that more than once. I've also sent posters email asking for any direct email they receive because I'm also interested in the subject. John [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Bob Naumann - N5NJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2002 4:38 AM Subject: Re: [Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use? Interesting because it is different from the way it used to be. I agree that this is a discussion group and as such, the default reply should be to the group. Private discussions should not be the default. I find the routine of a message being posted asking a question, then a short time later a subsequent message posted that says thanks for the help in resolving the problem, and no intermediate messages stating what the solution was - somewhat frustrating. Perhaps, this default will allow more sharing of information. N5NJ - Original Message - From: Louis Sica, Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2002 6:25 AM Subject: Re: [Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use? Why is it interesting that DX4Win replies to the whole group instead of just the writer of the message? The question was posted to the group, why not respond to the group? Maybe others on the group would find the information useful, too. As far as LPT keying in Windows 2000, you just need to make sure the LPT port you're using for keying uses the standard, old DOS interrupts and addresses (example, LPT1 at I/O:378F and Int:7), and move over your printers to your LPT ports that are I/O shared through windows. Besides that little wrinkle, I'd say Windows 2000 is your best choice. Much more stable than W98SE or ME. XP would be a second choice (I suspect you can't get W2K anymore anyway), but I just feel comfortable letting everyone else shake out a new O/S before I get it ;-) - Original Message - From: Wendell Wyly W5FL [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2002 12:13 AM Subject: RE: [Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use? Interesting that DX4WIN no longer replies to the writer of the message, but to the whole group. I have DX4WIN and Writelog on an Athlon 1600 system running under Windows 2000. It is an excellent operating system. There are few advantanges and lots of disadvantages to go to XP Pro, and I would not even bother with XP home. You can buy Windows 2000 Pro as an OEM package for a little over $100 making it a very real bargain as well as a very stable operating system with good support. The LPT Issue is simply that Wayne chooses not to write a driver for the LP port to support Writelog. Has nothing to do with the operating system and I am sure he will eventually get around to it. In the meantime the serial ports do everything the LPT ports do for me. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Stan Staten Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 4:50 PM To: DX4WIN@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use? I am posting this to both Writelog and DX4WIN. I am building an new AMD 1500 system for use here in the shack. There has been a lot of discussion of which operating systems work best or have problems (like LPT CW keying). I am now faced with the choice of WIN98SE, WIN2K, WIN XP Pro and Home. Which one should I use? Looking for advice. To conserve bandwidth it may be best to send any thoughts or suggestions you may have directly to me rather than posting it. Thanks in advance 73 Stan, [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo
Mailman woes (Was: [Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use?)
With the current configuration I think we will see an increased mail volume. We will also see messages like Hi Bob, nice to see you in this reflector followed by messages from users what should and shouldn't be posted on the reflector. I'm sure everyone will get tired of this quickly. Well, unfortunately they don't get tired of it on the Icom and 1000MP reflectors, despite numerous complaints. I'd sure vote for a change back to like it was, if we have a vote. Wait til you hit the REPLY button and say something like Hi Bob, just thought I'd let you know my hemorrhoids are improving... (or some other personal revelation)! Of course, if you're awake/alert/paying attention and can remember it's different than most other reflectors, you can still cut and paste the individual's address from the reply and get around the problem. HNY 73
[Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use?
FYI, I recently got an Athlon 1.4G PC. It would not run the Iomega ZIP drive. WHen I called ZIP, they were very nice and told me the athlon motherboard chip set will not talk to a zip drive. The local store where I got the computer, EROLS, confirmed the problem and replaced the PC aand gave me a P4, now all works good. I also had alot of driver problems with the athlon. hope this helps you, 73 Dave W4JVN
Mailman woes (Was: [Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use?)
Me too! At 09:54 AM 1/1/2002 -0500, WA9ALS - John wrote: Well, unfortunately they don't get tired of it on the Icom and 1000MP reflectors, despite numerous complaints. I'd sure vote for a change back to like it was, if we have a vote. -- Season's Greetings 2001/2002 - http://www.ad1c.com/2001/ Jim Reisert AD1C, 7 Charlemont Court, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 USA +978-251-9933, [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.ad1c.com
[Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use?
At 18:01 1/1/2002, Phil Levin W2GE wrote: Wonder what chipset the motherboard was using? It's sure not to the Athlon! Regarding memory, Pete, it is actually VERY high right now, basically twice as much as I month ago. 256mb DDR ram is now $70.00! Still memory overall (for what you get, i.e. bang for the buck) is cheap. Phil W2GE $23 in Phoenix at Fry's. Middling quality. Top quality is, I think, $36. -- Let's Roll
[Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use?
At 08:01 PM 1/1/02 -0500, you wrote: Wonder what chipset the motherboard was using? It's sure not to the Athlon! Regarding memory, Pete, it is actually VERY high right now, basically twice as much as I month ago. 256mb DDR ram is now $70.00! Still memory overall (for what you get, i.e. bang for the buck) is cheap. Currently on the tigerdirect.com web site, PNY Premium 256MB PC133/100 SDRAM 32x64 168 Pin Memory is $39.99, up from a low of about $30. 256 meg of 266 MHz DDR memory is $80.99. Both prices are absurdly low compared with just a year ago, though not at their historic lows. Loading up with RAM is still the best investment you can make in improved performance. 73, Pete N4ZR The revised World Contest Station Database is online at www.pvrc.org
[Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use?
Maybe they're behind the times, but one of the big office outlets (OfficeMax, Office Depot, or some such) had 256MB SDRAM for $30 in Sunday's ad... 73, Duane On Tue, 1 Jan 2002 20:01:49 -0500 Phil Levin W2GE [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Wonder what chipset the motherboard was using? It's sure not to the Athlon! Regarding memory, Pete, it is actually VERY high right now, basically twice as much as I month ago. 256mb DDR ram is now $70.00! Still memory overall (for what you get, i.e. bang for the buck) is cheap. Phil W2GE -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pete Smith Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2002 1:17 PM To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use? At 03:15 PM 1/1/02 +, you wrote: FYI, I recently got an Athlon 1.4G PC. It would not run the Iomega ZIP drive. WHen I called ZIP, they were very nice and told me the athlon motherboard chip set will not talk to a zip drive. The local store where I got the computer, EROLS, confirmed the problem and replaced the PC aand gave me a P4, now all works good. I also had alot of driver problems with the athlon. hope this helps you, These things sure aren't appliances yet, are they? Just by contrast, I replaced the motherboard in my wife's machine with a 900 MHz Athlon and had zero problems. FWIW, www.tigerdirect.com has some very inexpensive motherboard and CPU bundles, and memory is so cheap right now it's a great time to upgrade. 73, Pete N4ZR The revised World Contest Station Database is online at www.pvrc.org ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas
[Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use?
At 05:50 PM 12/31/01 -0500, you wrote: I am posting this to both Writelog and DX4WIN. I am building an new AMD 1500 system for use here in the shack. There has been a lot of discussion of which operating systems work best or have problems (like LPT CW keying). I am now faced with the choice of WIN98SE, WIN2K, WIN XP Pro and Home. Which one should I use? Looking for advice. To conserve bandwidth it may be best to send any thoughts or suggestions you may have directly to me rather than posting it. Win 98 SE, in a walk. Fewest problems with legacy software, such as DX4WIN. 73, Pete N4ZR The revised World Contest Station Database is online at www.pvrc.org
[Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use?
Well, my oppinion would be that WIN98SE would be the most assured, but the others are newer and have newer features. I have read too much regarding problems with the newer op sys. ...Dave - Original Message - From: Stan Staten [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX4WIN@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 5:50 PM Subject: [Dx4win] New Computer - Which Windows to use? I am posting this to both Writelog and DX4WIN. I am building an new AMD 1500 system for use here in the shack. There has been a lot of discussion of which operating systems work best or have problems (like LPT CW keying). I am now faced with the choice of WIN98SE, WIN2K, WIN XP Pro and Home. Which one should I use? Looking for advice. To conserve bandwidth it may be best to send any thoughts or suggestions you may have directly to me rather than posting it. Thanks in advance 73 Stan, [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
