Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the compatibility of the WIMS-D5 software with Windows XP, specifically addressing the challenges faced by users who do not have access to the source code for recompilation. Participants explore potential solutions and share their experiences with different versions of the software.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant mentions having a version of WIMS-D5 that cannot run on Windows XP and seeks alternatives.
- Another participant claims to possess the WIMS-D4 source code and a WIMS-D5B executable that is compatible with Windows XP.
- A participant questions whether the compatibility settings for older versions of Windows could allow WIMS-D5 to run on XP, citing that other software like Qbasic can run under compatibility modes.
- One user states that their WIMS-D5 executable works on Windows 7, indicating a resolution to their issue.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing experiences regarding the compatibility of WIMS-D5 with Windows XP, with no consensus on a definitive solution for running the software on that operating system.
Contextual Notes
Some participants reference specific versions of the software and their compatibility, but the discussion does not clarify the limitations or requirements for running WIMS-D5 on Windows XP.