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Why Update to 5.5?

I currently have version 5.0a and have no issues. I am concerned that I might have issues with drivers if I upgrade. What do I gain by updating to 5.5?
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Procedure for upgrading from Platform 5 to Platform 5.5

I am running an XP SP3 desktop and a Vista SP1 laptop. Both machines have Platform 5.0a and Release candidate 5.5 RC5 Update (5.5.8.14) installed. I wish to upgrade to the latest …
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Upgrade from 5.5 to 5.5.1

I just heard in a round about way from other discussion groups that there is available version 5.5.1. Visiting the ASCOM site does not give any indication of a new update. How do …
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Autostar-497 Upgrade

Question was copied from the Cloudy Nights Website to be answered here... G.Dudash My Astro Society has a LX200 Classic and if there's a way to keep it going when the electronics …
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ascom upgrade 4.1 to 5.0

i wont to upgrade from 4.1 to 5.0 platform on windowsxp how do i,servace pack3.5,64bit
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Sky Scout & Windows7

I installed the Sky Scout CD in my Windows7 machine but when I connect via USB to upgrade firmware, audio message and Sky Scout interface states that unit is NOT connected. Does i …
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Problem upgrading to ASCOM Platform 5b

In trying to upgrade the ASCOM platform on my Win XP PC. I have uninstalled version 5a and then tried installing version 5b. When 5b begins to install I get an error saying "You mu …
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Autostar-497 and Computer Control?

I think I've seen some information about this but I really didn't have a good answer for a potential customer of my LX200 Autostar Upgrade kit. Maybe one of you more seasoned Autos …