Subj : Update of Daryl & BBS
To   : All
From : Barry Martin
Date : Thu May 14 2020 15:39:00


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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