Shouldn't the psychic know to call me if I'm having a problem?
Tim N9PUZ
On 11/26/2011 10:32 PM, Neal Campbell wrote:
Hi HI
I like to think I am better than a psychic but you never know until you
call one and see I guess!
73
On Sat, Nov 26, 2011 at 11:26 PM, Dave Gombergda...@wcf.com
With all due respect, most (not all if you look hard enough) current
desktop computers on the market today exceed those requirements.
On 11/25/2011 9:27 PM, Neal Campbell wrote:
I don't think Passmark scores play such a large role in the decision point.
Personally, the minimum system I would
I used to build my own as well, in fact is was a part time business for
me (buy a few sub assembly's, plug them together, mount a few things,
run a CD that configures everything) but now I find that just buying a
PC on sale or one that is not necessarily the latest and greatest is
more cost
Writer's remorse, a better analogy would have been about as difficult
as adding RX2 to my SDR-5000 :^)
On 11/26/2011 8:58 AM, Ross Stenberg wrote:
I used to build my own as well, in fact is was a part time business
for me (buy a few sub assembly's, plug them together, mount a few
things, run
At 10:27 PM 11/25/2011, Neal Campbell wrote:
...
Personally, the minimum system I would consider is 2.6GHz dual core
processor with at least 1MB of L2 or L3 cache, 2GB of memory with WIn7 x86
or higher.
Neal, are you saying that Win7 is the _preferred_ opsys, or just that
_if_ you use it,
Sure, you can get some really good deals on nice PC's for 400 bucks, I
won't argue that. My contention is that even now, that same 400 bucks
will net you a MORE powerful PC than the one in the store by putting it
together yourself. Then again, I already have Windows 7, and where
possible I
Oh and BTW.if you do need a copy of Windows 7, you can save money by
buying the OEM version from a place like TigerDirect over buying a
copy from a Wally World or a Big Box store like Buy More errr oops I
mean Best Buy!
73,
Michael
On 11/26/2011 10:36 AM, Michael Tondee wrote:
Sure, you
Just remember that OEM copies do not allow any support from Microsoft
(thats why its cheaper). You are supposed to call your OEM (the company
that supplied your system) for any support queries including Microsoft.
Just remember and realize you will not get very far with their Customer
Service
quote
Just remember that OEM copies do not allow any support from Microsoft (thats
why its cheaper). You are supposed to call your OEM (the company that supplied
your system) for any support queries including Microsoft.
Just remember and realize you will not get very far with their Customer
To each their own. Neal's point is certainly well taken for those who
think they might have occasion to depend on customer support but
personally I never use it. I find easy to research problems on the web
and figure out things myself but of course, I've been fooling around
with Windows for
If you're _at all_ computer literate, and know about these neat things
called books and Google, I see NO reason to buy a retail copy of
Windows. There are so many independent websites about Windows, along
with free access to the Microsoft Knowledge Base and numerous forums,
that you shouldn't
On 11/26/2011 8:36 AM, Michael Tondee wrote:
Sure, you can get some really good deals on nice PC's for 400 bucks, I
won't argue that. My contention is that even now, that same 400 bucks
will net you a MORE powerful PC than the one in the store by putting
it together yourself.
You may well be
AND -- I think this has changed within the last year or so -- the OEM
license does not permit you to install it on a machine for your own use.
The machine with an OEM version must be sold to a person not related to you.
Alan NV8A
On 11/26/11 12:06 pm, Neal Campbell wrote:
Just remember
On Sat, Nov 26, 2011 at 11:59 AM, Alan NV8A n...@charter.net wrote:
the OEM license does not permit you to install it on a machine for
your own use
The local Micro Center store sells OEM Windows when you buy the parts to
make a machine. They are licensed Microsoft copies,
On 11/26/11 02:08 pm, Tony Estep wrote:
the OEM license does not permit you to install it on a machine for
your own use
The local Micro Center store sells OEM Windows when you buy the parts to
make a machine. They are licensed Microsoft copies, completely legal. Micro
On 11/26/11 03:30 pm, I wrote:
The unrelated provision is at:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/whats-the-difference-between-windows-7-retail-and/4737adfe-8a76-e011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5?msgId=c7a94ab1-a076-e011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5
(The second answer down
I think this is ridiculous. Just another example of corporate greed.
There is absolutely no reason why a computer hobbyist who is capable of
putting together and maintaining his own PC should not be able to save a
few bucks by loading an OEM copy of Windows on it. Stuff like this irks
me when
At 09:11 11/26/2011, Peter G. Viscarola wrote:
quote
Just remember that OEM copies do not allow any support from
Microsoft (thats why its cheaper).
Did you know that studies have shown that tech support from Call a
Psychic are more satisfying than MS tech support?
Neither was able to answer
Hi HI
I like to think I am better than a psychic but you never know until you
call one and see I guess!
73
On Sat, Nov 26, 2011 at 11:26 PM, Dave Gomberg da...@wcf.com wrote:
At 09:11 11/26/2011, Peter G. Viscarola wrote:
quote
Just remember that OEM copies do not allow any support from
On Sat, Nov 26, 2011 at 8:32 PM, Neal Campbell abrohamn...@gmail.comwrote:
Hi HI
I like to think I am better than a psychic but you never know until you
call one and see I guess!
Don't you know? The psychic already knows you have a problem and calls you.
--
Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL
3191
On Thu, Nov 24, 2011 at 9:19 PM, Robert McGwier rwmcgw...@gmail.com wrote:
Install GBoost and let it do it for you. It is an awesome utility designed
for gamers and thus is perfect for us.
Unless you are trying to use NTP to keep your system clock synch'ed.
--
Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL
-radio.biz
Sent: Friday, November 25, 2011 12:19 AM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Optimized XP or Win7 Configuration
Install GBoost and let it do it for you. It is an awesome utility designed
for gamers and thus is perfect for us.
Bob
N4HY
On Nov 23, 2011 12:47 PM, J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT w2...@att.net
ready one, or if I will try and build
one.
Building them is kind of fun.
Brett
N2DTS
- Original Message -
From: Tim Ellison, W4TME t...@flex-radio.com
To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Sent: Friday, November 25, 2011 7:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Optimized XP or Win7 Configuration
As near as I can tell, G boost does not shut down Dimension 4 which is
what I use for WSPR/JT-HF operation.
73,
Michael, W4HIJ
On 11/25/2011 11:46 AM, Brian Lloyd wrote:
On Thu, Nov 24, 2011 at 9:19 PM, Robert McGwierrwmcgw...@gmail.com wrote:
Install GBoost and let it do it for you. It is
flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Sent: Friday, November 25, 2011 12:19 AM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Optimized XP or Win7 Configuration
Install GBoost and let it do it for you. It is an awesome utility designed
for gamers and thus is perfect for us.
Bob
N4HY
On Nov 23, 2011 12:47 PM, J.Gordon Beattie, Jr
PM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Optimized XP or Win7 Configuration
If the OS is 64-bit the pc really needs a minimum of 4GB of ram to keep
the swap file from thrashing. My personal minimum is 6GB for 64-bit
Windows.
-Tim
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On Nov 25
, W4TME t...@flex-radio.com
To: Brett Gazdzinski brett.gazdzin...@verizon.net
Cc: t...@flexradio.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Sent: Friday, November 25, 2011 9:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Optimized XP or Win7 Configuration
If the OS is 64-bit the pc really needs a minimum of 4GB of ram
: Friday, November 25, 2011 9:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Optimized XP or Win7 Configuration
If the OS is 64-bit the pc really needs a minimum of 4GB of ram to keep
the swap file from thrashing. My personal minimum is 6GB for 64-bit
Windows.
-Tim
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Sent from my iPhone with typos
Install GBoost and let it do it for you. It is an awesome utility designed
for gamers and thus is perfect for us.
Bob
N4HY
On Nov 23, 2011 12:47 PM, J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT w2...@att.net
wrote:
Hi Folks!
Is there a defined checklist of common Windows XP or 7 elements that need
to
be
; Neal Campbell
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Optimized XP or Win7 Configuration
Install GBoost and let it do it for you. It is an awesome utility designed
for gamers and thus is perfect for us.
Bob
N4HY
On Nov 23, 2011 12:47 PM, J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT w2...@att.net
wrote:
Hi Folks
Hi Folks!
Is there a defined checklist of common Windows XP or 7 elements that need to
be checked, adjusted, turned off, etc. to optimize the PC for use with the
Flex?
A how-to guide of this sort would be of great help, but I didn't see one
around in the usual spots. Am I missing something or
The gaming community pays a lot attention to turning off optional
services to tweak every available cycle out of the system. A Google
search on something like optimizing windows for gaming will give you
tons of hits and hints. Here is a good example:
I have a one word answer. GBoost. http://www.gzero.com/gboost/home.html
Tim Ellison, W4TME
Product Management, Sales Support
FlexRadio Systems^(TM)
4616 W Howard Ln Ste 1-150
Austin, TX 78728
Phone: 512-535-4713 Ext. 223
Email: t...@flexradio.com mailto:t...@flexradio.com
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On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 11:12 AM, Tim Ellison, W4TME t...@flex-radio.comwrote:
I have a one word answer. GBoost.
http://www.gzero.com/gboost/**home.htmlhttp://www.gzero.com/gboost/home.html
GBoost is good but I have had to quit using it because it keeps disabling
the network time protocol
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