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From: halff@utah-cs.UUCP (Henry M. Halff)
Newsgroups: net.micro.pc,net.micro
Subject: Re: DOUBLEDOS vs. DESQVIEW
Message-ID: <3716@utah-cs.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 14-Mar-86 08:18:47 EST
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Posted: Fri Mar 14 08:18:47 1986
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Summary: Desqview is slow but ok
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In article <579@whuts.UUCP>, 2212msr@whuts.UUCP (ROBIN) writes:
> I'm looking at a limited requirement for multitasking ability on my
> PC/AT.  Information, opinions, problems and insights into both
> DesqView and DoubleDos would be greatly appreciated.

I've been using desqview now for several weeks and find that it handles about
90% of my requirements.  Here are some problems that I've encountered:

1.  Background downloads with Crosstalk XVI (Version 3.6) are possible but 
tricky.  The machine will often lock up if there is some problem with the 
download.

2.  Ready! and Desqview have to fight for the mouse, often with disastrous
results.  You might anticipate problems with other mouse-based software.

3.  All software will slow down considerably when running under desqview, 
even in teh foreground.

4.  Some programs won't run under Desqview, among them are Dr. Halo and
MS-Kermit.

But on the whole, I like the program.  It has a lot of nice features and 
it's easy to install and use.  
-- 
Henry M. Halff                                       Halff Resources, Inc.
halff@utah-cs.ARPA                 4918 33rd Road, N., Arlington, VA 22207