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What're e chances that if I upload and run the new Windows 8, that all my Elecraft Utilities will run ok?

Chuck Hawley
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[roncasa]

On 02/29/2012 04:41 PM, hawley, charles j jr wrote:
> What're e chances that if I upload and run the new Windows 8, that all my Elecraft Utilities will run ok?

(smile)

Then it's time to change to Linux!

72
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[Tim Herrick]

Why would you want to use something that you don't even know will work?
Personally, with Windows releases, I always wait for the "gotta have the
newest and best" people to work out the kinks.

Tim Herrick, KQ8M
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Subject: [Elecraft] Windows 8 Consumer Preview

What're e chances that if I upload and run the new Windows 8, that all my
Elecraft Utilities will run ok?

Chuck Hawley
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[Mike Reublin]

Only Bill could answer that and I'm betting he won't. I sure wouldn't load it if I
didn't have a way out. It's a test release.

73, Mike NF4L

On 2/29/2012 4:41 PM, hawley, charles j jr wrote:

> What're e chances that if I upload and run the new Windows 8, that all my Elecraft Utilities will run ok?
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[Ian Kahn, KM4IK]

I wouldn't put Windows 8 on anything other than an isolated sandbox
computer that is detached from the network.  Just my two cents' worth as
a guy with nearly 18 years' IT experience.

73,

--Ian

Ian Kahn, KM4IK
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On 2/29/2012 4:41 PM, hawley, charles j jr wrote:

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[Phil Hystad-3]

Better yet, just create a VM to run Windows 8.  That is what we always do now for not just new systems but multiple systems.  On my Windows box at work I have about 4 different VM hosted systems.  Of course, one big problem with hosting with a VM is that a brand new OS is often not supported yet but.

If I really wanted to try out Windows 8, I would see if any of the VMs (VMWare or Microsoft for example) support it.

73, phil, K7PEH


On Feb 29, 2012, at 3:09 PM, Ian Kahn - Ham wrote:

> I wouldn't put Windows 8 on anything other than an isolated sandbox
> computer that is detached from the network.  Just my two cents' worth as
> a guy with nearly 18 years' IT experience.
>
> 73,
>
> --Ian
>
> Ian Kahn, KM4IK
> Roswell, GA
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>
>
> On 2/29/2012 4:41 PM, hawley, charles j jr wrote:
>> What're e chances that if I upload and run the new Windows 8, that all my Elecraft Utilities will run ok?
>>
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[John Payne]

I have 8 running on a virtual machine under Oracle VM VirtualBox, so far
no problems other than the weird user interface.  This is within Win 7x64.

73, John  W4CWZ

On 2/29/2012 8:27 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
> Better yet, just create a VM to run Windows 8.  That is what we always do now for not just new systems but multiple systems.  On my Windows box at work I have about 4 different VM hosted systems.  Of course, one big problem with hosting with a VM is that a brand new OS is often not supported yet but.
>
> If I really wanted to try out Windows 8, I would see if any of the VMs (VMWare or Microsoft for example) support it.
>
> 73, phil, K7PEH
>

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[GARY-2]

Chances are good. From the Windows 8 product guide:
"Behind the bold, new look of Windows 8, is the rock-solid foundation you've
come to
expect from WindowsR 7. Immerse yourself in the exciting features of a new
generation of PCs while enjoying the full power of Windows. In addition to
the sleek, new look of the start screen, Windows 8 incorporates the desktop
that you're already familiar with. In the desktop, you'll see that the
settings, devices, and features you used in Windows 7 are still there. You
can run older apps, too."
Gary
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Subject: [Elecraft] Windows 8 Consumer Preview

What're e chances that if I upload and run the new Windows 8, that all my
Elecraft Utilities will run ok?

Chuck Hawley
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[roncasa]

On 03/04/2012 10:43 PM, Gary wrote:
> Chances are good. From the Windows 8 product guide:
> "Behind the bold, new look of Windows 8, is the rock-solid foundation you've
> come to
> expect from WindowsR 7. Immerse yourself in the exciting features of a new
> generation of PCs while enjoying the full power of Windows. In addition to
> the sleek, new look of the start screen, Windows 8 incorporates the desktop
> that you're already familiar with. In the desktop, you'll see that the
> settings, devices, and features you used in Windows 7 are still there. You
> can run older apps, too."


oh good grief .....

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[Tim Herrick]

Sounds like they have no clue on how to improve Windows other than the
bling. So it is going to be a service pack for win7 that is going to cost
you 200 bucks. I'll pass.

Tim Herrick, KQ8M
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Sent: Monday, March 05, 2012 9:31 AM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Windows 8 Consumer Preview

On 03/04/2012 10:43 PM, Gary wrote:
> Chances are good. From the Windows 8 product guide:
> "Behind the bold, new look of Windows 8, is the rock-solid foundation
you've
> come to
> expect from WindowsR 7. Immerse yourself in the exciting features of a new
> generation of PCs while enjoying the full power of Windows. In addition to
> the sleek, new look of the start screen, Windows 8 incorporates the
desktop
> that you're already familiar with. In the desktop, you'll see that the
> settings, devices, and features you used in Windows 7 are still there. You
> can run older apps, too."


oh good grief .....

ron, wb1hga
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