Need Help Getting Hoster 5.04 to Work.

[jocko7]

I have not tried to use Hoster 5.01 since the last time I posted several months ago. I am considering getting a new laptop for Christmas. The one that I loaded the Hoster upgrade on was new at the time, and I could not get the program to send the playfile to the television screen. That has been the root of most of my frustration with trying to use Hoster again since I quit using version 3 point something.
I would like some information as to what a new computer will need to operate the program. Specifically, what brand of processor works best AMD or Intel? What type or brand of video card works best? What operating system is best, I am sure that only Windows 7 is available on new units now, will I have to make all the software changes I tried last time to W7? Do either one of the processor chipsets have the ability to send the video out to a tv? How much ram works best? Anything else you can tell me will help make a decision. I rerally would like to use Hoster again, but until it I am able to get it properly installed on a unit that will operate it, I will continue to be frustrated and continue using my old roxbox program. Thank you in advance for any help.