Hi Folks!

Looks like things are finally looking up for Daryl: still some timing
delays but at least positive progress:




Subject: BBS Update


A bit of an update on the BBS:

1) The BBS's data is salvageable...had that not been the case, it
would've ended right here.

2) Since the hardware was originally designed for Windows 7, and it was
several years old (the power supply had failed at least twice over
the years), I am using my COVID-19 stimulus money as a combination
early Christmas, belated birthday, and anniversary remembrance
present (May 18 would've been my 17th wedding anniversary, but I lost
my wife to a heart attack just over 13 years ago). From what I
understand, it'll have 8 Gigabytes of RAM, a 1 Terrabyte hard drive
(I wasn't hurting on room on the old system), a faster CPU (not sure
of the speed offhand), a sound card, and all the other goodies you'd
expect with a fresh system.

3) I had to order a Windows 10 32-bit DVD, as all desktop and laptop
systems are preconfigured with Windows 10 64-bit. I was NOT going to
let all those registered doors go to waste. By ordering it through
Best Buy instead of Microsoft, I saved $90 off the cost. I went ahead
and paid for the system yesterday, so they could get it ordered.

4) The DVD will be shipped to the west Little Rock Best Buy location (so
it doesn't get stolen out of my mailbox at home), but it won't arrive
until Saturday, May 23. With Monday, May 25 being the Memorial Day
Holiday, I can't deliver the DVD to the shop until May 26...a week
from this coming Tuesday. By some miracle, if it were to arrive on
May 22, I could deliver it that day, but I doubt they'd start work on
it until after the holiday weekend, anyway.

5) I tentatively have outpatient laparoscopic hernia surgery set for
June 4 (that is to be confirmed with the scheduler...plus providing I
test negative for COVID-19, and if I can get a ride, since I can't
drive after being sedated). I will NOT be able to drive or do any
heavy lifting for at least 10 days after that....but they said I
could work at the computer, and move around the house. If the system
is ready prior to June 4, I could get it, and bring it home, and
weather permitting, bring the BBS back online. If not, it might be
mid-June or later, before I can pick the system up. I will be sure I
have plenty of food and drink available here during the "post surgery
quarantine".

I'll keep everyone posted, and will resume mail runs, etc. as soon as I
can get back online.

--
Daryl Stout, WX4QZ -- You're DEAD WRONG if you try to beat a train to a crossing.
For details, go to http://www.theweatherwonder.com/rxr.htm



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