Bob, if you are that concerned about windose, why not look into Linux. Both 32 and 64 bit. The Linux system comes in different flavors with more popular ones being Ubuntu, LinuxMint, Fedora.
Google "distro watch" and view the complete list. You can download any os and try it without install onto your hard drive (this is called "live"). This way, you can determine which one is good for you. Install is as easy as abc. That's because you do not need "drivers" to install afterwards. The "drivers" are already in the Linux kernal. You then install Linux side by side with windose. This is called duo boot. You chose which os you want to use. There are also many ham radio apps in Linux and some do a bang-up job. The best part of Linux is, it's more secure! No viruses to worry about like in windose! You can use it on older (dedicated ham use) PC's (the other one won't run at all) and it's cost effective. hope this helps, 72 Ron, wb1hga "there is freedom of choice in open source software as opposed to proprietary. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
