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Matt O'Toole Matt O'Toole is offline
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Default New nav computer/Skype phone/PDA aboard!

On Sat, 28 Oct 2006 20:06:14 +0000, Don White wrote:

mr.b wrote:


On Fri, 27 Oct 2006 17:23:13 +0000, Don White wrote:


Ah ha! I'm still running Windows 98. No Skype until I upgrade.



for clarity Don, XP would not necessarily constitute an "upgrade". If you
are going to use Skype, you might want to investigate some more robust,
secure operating systems. Investigate OS X on Mac -if money is no object-
or Linux which is free. Both will run Skype software and neither will
leave you feeling like you're walking around with your pants down around
your ankles every time you log on.



I tend to be dubious with these too good to be true deals. You comments
tell me I'm on the right track. Thanks!


I'd prefer Mac or Linux too, but boats usually need a Windows system
aboard to run navigation software.

I do wish there was a good nav package for Linux.

Matt O.