I use crossover too, but it will not run programs like HRD or K3EZ, so be aware of that.
Laptops etc are so inexpensive these days, that you can use a different one for each OS to see what you like and prefer or learn to use esp with Linux. Many laptops are now being released with dual HDD's which work well with dual boot using Linux grub to decide the OS is the best way to go. Adrian ... vk4tux -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Phil Townsend Sent: Saturday, 25 August 2012 12:44 AM To: Bill Frantz Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Windows vs Mac I have used Macs since 1984... From the the earliest 128k machines to the newest 27" imac's. They all have served me well with out any virus contamination. Four or five years ago I started running windows software on some of my machines. In general that has been a success and I have been pretty happy with the results. Currently I use a program called Crossover to run windows apps. The point of Crossover is that you do not need any Microsoft software running in the background. I suspect that the Apple iPad will find it's way into the ham radio world more and more as time passes.... Wht? Because it simply works... Really well. Tight integration between the development software and the hardware. Love to write for the iPad and iPhone. Phil Santa Fe KF5ROJ Sent from my iPad On Aug 24, 2012, at 8:20 AM, Bill Frantz <[email protected]> wrote: > Apple hardware has a very good reputation for reliability and ability > to work in harsh environments. There are several ways to run at least > two operating systems on one computer, so having dual-boot, windows > and OSx is a common way of using the hardware. > > Make sure the system you get has the I/O configuration you need. > My MacBook Pro has a single audio port, which can be configured for > either input or output. I havent' figured out how to use it for > computer digital modes (my favorite modes), so I use a SignaLink USB > as an interface. > > I use RUMlog for logging, and cocoaModem for digital modes under OSx. > I used RUMped for contest logging during field day and liked it. I > don't have any experience with any of the Windows ham radio software, > so don't ask for comparisons. :-) > > Cheers - Bill, AE6JV > > On 8/24/12 at 6:44, [email protected] (Paul and Sue Huff) wrote: > >> Any and all opinions would be appreciated. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Bill Frantz | The first thing you need when | Periwinkle > (408)356-8506 | using a perimeter defense is a | 16345 > Englewood Ave > www.pwpconsult.com | perimeter. | Los Gatos, > CA 95032 > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
