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Windows XP SP2 and Nav Software
Just a word about my experieces with XP SP2. I've had occasion to
perform several upgrades so far on my own and customer systems. The installed nav software was CAPN Voyager 6.1.3, Maptech Ocean Navigator 5.04, OziExplorer 3.95.3e, and several releases of my own software (cpRepeater). So far, I have no problems to report. The new, somewhat more effective Windows firewall initially blocks network traffic from cpRepeater in networking mode, as it should. It only takes a single mouse click the first time you start cpRepeater to unblock its network traffic. Anybody that has ever used an effective software firewall like ZoneAlarm will instantly recognize the process. For more information about SP2 , check out: http://support.microsoft.com/default...r=windowsxpsp2 Briefly, SP2 is a significant upgrade to the security of WindowsXP. It's like a flak jacket - it doesn't make you absolutely bullet proof, but it stops a lot of the small caliber stuff. :-) There are other features, but I regard security as the compelling one. Most of the security issues addressed by SP2 will have already been handled by the expert user with add-on firewalls, third party email packages, and a replacement browser like Mozilla Firefox (highly recommended! I switched a few months ago and I find it to be superior in every way. YMMV). For a naked XP system with an internet connection, SP2 is a very important upgrade, but it is not trivial. You should definitely read *all* the information at the above link before upgrading, but my personal opinion is that you should upgrade when it is convenient. Backup your system first! If I happen to uncover any problems with nav software and SP2, I'll post it here, but the original distirbutors of the software are the authoritative source. Glen __________________________________________________ __________ Glen "Wiley" Wilson usenet1 SPAMNIX at worldwidewiley dot com To reply, lose the capitals and do the obvious. Take a look at cpRepeater, my NMEA data integrator, repeater, and logger at http://www.worldwidewiley.com/ |