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32 vs. 64 bit and Serial control

Don CicchettiDon Cicchetti Posts: 7
in London Architect with Soundweb London
Hi all,

Looks like I need a new computer.

So, is Windows 7 Home vs Pro an issue for LA use? (I suspect it is not)

How about 32 bit vs 64 bit OS's?

Also, I need to continue to maintain clients SW Green based systems so I need Serial control. I know there are no new computers with serial ports, and even my old Dell only had a PCMCIA slot, but the new ones only have Express slots, and I don't believe my PCMCIA to Serial card will work in the express slot, will it?

Looks like it's time for a serial device ethernet server...

Comments?

thanks all!

Don

Comments

  • mupi2kmupi2k Posts: 40
    I run LA on my 64-bit Windows 7 without any issues I have noticed; although I think it runs in 32-bit mode. (didn't look too close ;) )

    We use a ethernet USB server, and it works pretty well, but not all devices are supported; however, I suspect you'll have a lot less issue with a simple serial. I use a USB serial bridge on my laptop, and that works well too.

    a full PCMCIA card won't fit in an express card slot, unless it's a \"full size\" slot; however, it will fit in a \"full size\" slot. Most \"express\" card slots today are the smaller size...
  • Dan LynchDan Lynch Posts: 472
    LA will run on 7 Home, but you'll probably be happier overall if you get Pro instead. 32-bit vs 64-bit is irrelevant. Any ethernet serial server will work as long as it appears in the Windows device manager as a serial port. I have a Moxa DE-311 (works great). I wish I had a Moxa W2250.

    Dan
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