For those of you who are having this problem, are any of you running some of the new Netbook class computers? Generally, these have Intel Atom processors (1.2GHz or so) and are short on memory (typically 1gig).
I've found that a lot of digital software products like DM780, Digipan, MMTTY, etc. tend to crash when running on Netbook class computers. This tendency is especially strong if you're running RIGblaster or other interfaces that use the internal sound card of the computer. The problem is computer-related and has nothing to do with which version of Windows is in use. If that's the case, I've found that adding a second gig of memory will greatly reduce the problem, if not eliminate it. Also, switching from an interface that uses the internal sound card to one with its own sound card/modem (e.g., SignaLink or a full TNC) will eliminate it entirely. I've been able to replicate the problem on five different Netbook computers from Acer, HP, and Dell using WinXP, Windows 7, and Windows Vista_sucks plus different RIGblaster models. In each case, additional memory mostly eliminated the problem and switching to an interface device that does not rely on the internal sound card completely eliminated the problem. ***** As for the comment about switching to Apple, I got a call over the weekend from my daughter in college begging me to buy her a Dell to replace her Macintosh. It seems that actually useful software such as statistical analysis software, process design software, and all sorts of business software is only available in the Microsoft world, not in the Mac world. Jon KB1QBZ K2 #06550 ______________________________________________________________ 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
