Emerald / MS software

[jmc330i]

Just a quick call to the experts on Emerald and MS.

What system requirements are needed on the PC/Laptop to run the software with either of the management systems?

Ive just got hold of a basic Laptop, but I dont know if it will run the software ok or if it will need more RAM etc.

Cheers

[Andy335Touring]

You only need a basic lap top that runs on windows i think for Emerald, i guess MS will be the same ?

[Widge]

I am no expert, but i think the only requirement is that it has a serial port, one with I/O on the back, which means it's a pretty old and basic laptop anyway!

[Turbo-Brown]

Yeah, as long as it's got an RS232 connection and can run windows (95 onwards I think) you'll be fine.

Just make sure there's nothing installed that uses the COM port as that causes all sorts of problems!

[jmc330i]

Cheers guys.

Yeah, its a bit old and basic and has the serial port, but it was at my favourite price - free

It was built for Windows 98/NT and was running 98. Ive just installed Windows ME because 98 didnt like my Broadband connection and it seems to be running fine with ME installed.

I just wondered if there were any minimum system requirements like processor speed or RAM etc.

[Turbo-Brown]

Think the software for the mapping is pretty basic, my laptop seems happy enough running it with a 200MHz processor and 64Mb of RAM!

[lentec]

Mine is a P1 133mhz 32MB win98 (starts from cold in about 15 seconds tho )
The software only needs win9x up.

[Stealth]

Hi guys,

Just saw this thread.. what cable do i need and where can i get a copy of the software..??

Thanks

[Morat]

Windows ME is the spawn of satan... but if it works for you - great

Can MS use a USB to serial adaptor?

[jmc330i]

Windows ME is the spawn of satan... but if it works for you - great

I have to admit, I didnt like it when a mate first got it years back, but then I never wanted XP either - I was happy with 98
Only got XP because the guy who built my PC installed XP by mistake, so I got it for free, although I cant update it at the moment because my product code isnt valid

One advantage to ME - invalid product code and I can still update it

Just had my mate on the phone and the Laptop is a Celeron 333Mhz with 128Mb ram, so that should be fine and dandy for the MS or Emerald stuff

[Ant]

Can MS use a USB to serial adaptor?

yes, but there are exceptions.... check out DIYautotune site for more info