Explaining to the kid why Windows automatic update is why his trackpad and radio programming cable doesn't work anymore, and why radio programming folks usually have a Windows XP computer, not connected to the Internet, off in the corner.

ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org

Explaining to the kid why Windows automatic update is why his trackpad and radio programming cable doesn't work anymore, and why radio programming folks usually have a Windows XP computer, not connected to the Internet, off in the corner. #hamradio #windows

intrepidhero@vmst.io

@ai6yr did you tell him about the time a windows update to the FTDI (common USB to UART chip) drivers permanently BRICKED a bunch of hardware?

CIRCLE WITH A DOT

Explaining to the kid why Windows automatic update is why his trackpad and radio programming cable doesn't work anymore, and why radio programming folks usually have a Windows XP computer, not connected to the Internet, off in the corner.