[Dxbase] DXCC Databse

Mon Sep 22 19:52:36 EDT 2008

At 06:28 PM 9/22/2008, crownhaven at bellsouth.net wrote:
>However, I am inclined to upgrade from W2K to XP vs. Vista. I can 
>still get a computer built locally with XP. I have seen too much 
>about Vista, especially in terms of DXBase issues, to make me want 
>to risk it.
>>I am NOT a computer enthusiast nor an intuitive Windows user. Just 
>ask W4DUP, Sandy. :)))))
>>Am I making the right decision???????

W2K and XP are two excellent interaces and I wouldn't see a need to 
upgrade beyond either of these, at least not until there's a clear 
reason to do so. If you're very comfortable with W2K you can make XP 
look and feel exactly like W2K by removing the Fisher-Price 
Interface. SP3 is rock-solid and runs faster than Vista on most 
peoples' systems and you won't have to go through the nightmare 
scenario of setting up DX Base or other older ham radio software under it.
And *Don't* even get me going on UACs under Vista either. If you 
understand what's happening they're a pain in the butt. If you don't, 
it's an invitation to buy a Mac.
Given your circumstances, I'd say look for a copy of Windows XP 
Professional with Service Pack 3, disable the XP-ish interface so it 
looks just like W2K and you'll be good for years to come.
Regards,
Peter,
W2IRT 