@robotmaker You said you were running windows 7 in one of your first posts, why are you buying it to do a test if you are already running it?

This topic was about 7, that's what you put in the title. You claimed it gave poor battery life, I disputed that and am in the process of proving that. It has taken a slight turn where advice has been offered to maximise the battery life. You seem to be editing your posts to try and force this topic focus on XP and are getting very defensive about XP when Windows 7 is discussed.

ARC is recommended to use Windows 7. This community is about EZ-B and ARC. Therefore Windows 7 is no doubt the most used OS for the users of this forum. It really is a moot point what other robot manufacturers use as an OS.

You have made your points about XP. Let me finish my tests and post all of my results and then we can discuss what we have both found out. The third test is currently running, this one will show battery life after applying all currently available windows updates and security fixes. Further tests will include; Testing an installation of Windows 7 optimised for ARC only, running ARC with Bluetooth connected to an EZ-B for the duration. Testing an installation of Windows XP with all current windows updates running ARC with Bluetooth connected to an EZ-B for the duration. Testing an installation of Windows XP optimised for ARC only, running ARC with Bluetooth connected to an EZ-B for the duration. Testing an installation of Windows 8 with all current windows updates running ARC wth Bluetooth connected to an EZ-B for the duration. Plus the 3 Windows 7 tests running under the same load one without any updates, one without any updates but some optimisation and one with all current updates and some optimisation. Also 1 Windows XP test running under the same load as the previous 3 Windows 7 load with all current updates. All tests are being carried out on the same PC with the same battery. Test logs indicate the battery power and this is logged throughout the test.

Once these are all completed we will all have the information which can help us decide on which OS we will use for our builds.

Until then we have nothing to base any opinions on other than our own personal experiences. Some of us have expressed those opinions already, we don't need to express them again. Yes, this includes me.

It will take some time for the tests to complete as each new test will require a reinstallation of the OS and time spend updating and optimising it. I do not have an ETA for this yet as I am coming up to a very busy week of travelling around and seeing family. However, it is coming.

If anyone is interested in any other tests please ask and, provided I have the OS, I will add it to the mix.

Thank you RichMR2 for going through all the trouble. I know you didn't have to and could have easily ignored the post. I appreciate the thorough methods youre using as well. As a side note, Im sure DJ already read the unedited posts.

Rich, you are an asset to this group and EZB. Thanks for taking time away from your family and your own robot build to help this community.

RICH i said again i made a mistake aboout the TOPIC HEADING its mosly about windows XP in a robot and comparing it to windows 7 if you read my first post you will see that on buying the windows 7 ,i said before i guess you miss it ,i have now running on my main computer and can not trim it down that is why this THREAD will be removed as soon as DJ gets gets back but i did fix the heading some in my first post i saying that this post is only about the comparing of both windows xp and windows 7 and using windows xp in a robot

sorry everyone about naming this THREAD WRONG,everyone things is mostly about using windows 7 ,but it not

RICH i do have a copy of the first POST I MADE here is the copy of it ,no changes was made

Here is somethings i found out by testing both windows XP and windows 7

Now i have 2.4ghz dual processor with 3 gig memory and using 32 bit systems both windows 7 and windows XP and windows XP on a bench mark test shows it was much faster,now with a 64 bit windows 7 it was a lot faster.

But the windows 7 draw almost double current then windows XP THAT why if you check every professional robot over $1000 and some over $12000 like the one i am getting soon hanson ROBOKIND that just came out,none uses windows 7,robot cost more so they can easy add it,but they dont

I thing most people like it because its lastest thing out ,like the lastest IPAD,every changes it to get the lastest model

What happens when windows 8 and then 9 comes out,wont want windows 7 anymore

Posted at 12/20/2012 10:55:58 AM #4

RICH you said this also ( It really is a moot point what other robot manufacturers use as an OS.)

that is not correct ,please show proof,all so far and lastest designs use windows xp also what word is (moot point)

ALSO RICH when you do the tests get a pico- 12 volt dc-12volt atx converter or test wont be the same as mine and will not be a true test

12 volt dc to 12 dc atx converter and a inline current meter and a 12 volt battery i will be waiting to see you results

RICH from reading you posts you do know alot about windows editions but i onlly know the test i did gave me very good resuls and until you do the same as mine wont be a true test i will still use windows xp because i have 20 with licences,maybe then they are used up maybe i will switch, icant and will not some guys might do is use the same disc for all thier computers when you BUY a licence is for only ONE computer only

Proof that it's a moot point what other robot manufacturers use?.. You ask what the phrase moot point is after arguing with that sentence?

It's further proof that you either a) don't read things properly or b) don't understand them. If you don't understand then don't get involved, at least not here. I am trying to give insight in to different operating systems and their pros and cos, mostly regarding battery usage so once again, for the last time, I will ask you to refrain from posting garbage that's been posted over and over and wait until my report is complete then we can discuss what we have both found out.

My tests are not being compared to yours, I stated which tests I will be carrying out, please re-read it so you are aware of what is being compared before involving yourself again.

i see you have jus as mad spelling as me .like COS AND MOOT AND I UNDERSTAND more then you think i will wait for your result and will post my results also

the test i did was about a year ago

There is nothing wrong with my spelling and any typos that I may have made (which I don't believe there are any) are certainly not on par with yours.

If you have carried out your tests a year ago please post the results. So far you have made no attempt to prove your posts whatsoever yet immediately jump on and defend them when questioned. There are a lot of inconsistencies in your posts which I would love to see cleared up.

I eagerly await reading your reports and viewing your charts.