It was an HP & served me well since 2004.
I have been using mozy.com for daily backups & am now about to put it to the test.
I plan to buy a new Dell pc on-line with Windows 7 Pro.
I was running Quickbooks Pro 2001 (nope never upgraded & has worked well).
Also was running AutoCAD & LDD 2007 via the "work from home installation" from my prior employer (now out of business). I really only used the LDD for labeling boundaries, contouring, the rare earthwork quantities and FBK file linework processing.
Any suggestions on alternate programs or lisp routines?
I should probably still use some form of AutoCAD, but really do not need the full LDD stuff?
I do not really want to get on the big brother list at Autodesk & be required to pay annual subscriptions, etc. Same attitude & concerns with Quickbooks (Intuit) too.
Honestly, it's about what you are comfortable with and what you can afford. I use Civil 3D 2011, and I think it's the bee's knees. Other people rave about Carlson. They don't actually make LDD anymore, so you can't really buy a new copy anyways....
If you have software that will still work with Windows 7, I'd still use it unless you feel it's time to upgrade anyways. Just make sure you don't skimp on the hardware if you are planning on using your computer for 7 years! If you do any CAD work, I'd recommend an i7 3.0ghz processor with a modest gaming card and minimum of 4gb of RAM. Also, be mindful of purchasing a 64-bit machine if you are going to try to run 32-bit software. Most software will still install, but CAD can be tricky, you might have to hack it to make it work (especially something like LDD 2007).
Good luck, and let us know what you decide.
-Mark P.
I second the recommendation for the i7 intel.
I third the motion for the i7 and other decent hardware - also keep the backups going, yada yada.
Also, keep in mind you MIGHT not have to dump the old software - Win 7 Pro offers a free download of Windows XP Mode - a virtual machine that so far has run every older piece of software I've chucked into it, including LDD 2i - yes, I did indeed type 2i, from 2001. This is on a 64 bit machine. It automatically creates a virtual connection to the internet, as well as mapping the hard drive(s) from your 64 bit environment and detecting other attached peripherals (mouse, keyboard, printer, etc.)
Did you image your old computer? Perhaps see if your backup company can provide you with an image that they can install into a virtual machine on your new comp - voila, nothing is lost and you're back up and running with the toolset that you like using.
If you need the info on your Qbooks you are going to need to install Qbooks. Before you buy the latest version you should check to see if it can update the file from your version. If you need an old version of Qbooks I probably have an old CD.
Firstly condolences. In lieu of sending flowers....
may I forward a humble suggestion that you purchase a laptop. So have computer can travel! to every job site. Second also purchase a large screen so you can plug in and have two screens. When I go bush the big screen comes too.
RADU
