Does SEIV run on XP????

[Solymr]

Going back to the previous discussion about product stability and perfection, I doubt most major software products are ever bug free, no matter who the creator is. As for the whole 2K vs. XP debate, I choose XP due to game stability. Anything else doesn't really fuss me, I don't care if 2K can stay stable for longer then 2 weeks without rebooting, I just know that 2K doesn't run the games I like very well and thats what makes me choose what OS I use. If 2K ran games better I know I'd stick by it, but I just feel its better suited for a buisness rather then a gamer like myself.

As for Linux, I'm not that much of a fan myself mostly because of the whole game thing. Yeah its probably overall a better product depending what distro you use, but in the end games decide what I use. Sure, I'd love it if gaming on linux was easier, I'd switch right over.

Sure, some guy can get into my system if he's bored enough and he can look at what sites I go to, the personal information I have on this computer (or lack of) and if he rarely cared to, do something nasty like screw up XP. It just means I have to reinstall my OS and games, but in the end I'd rather be able to use all my games and be at a small risk then feel secure but also not able to run software I've payed good money for.

Just my 2 grand worth.

[Gandalf Parker]

Everything has its Pros and Cons. I love WinXp for my desktop and playing games on. I would use Win2000 or MAC as a single-purpose server for its nice menu admining. I would use unix for stability. I use Linux as my multipurpose server because it will take care of everything and the software plays well together (I dont rely on ISPs for any services).

only old geezers need to read this
By the way one of the things that linux does excell is "emulators". They have one for nearly every console or old computer system people remember fondly so if you ever watned to go back and play your commodore, trs80, amiga games then look into pulling that old computer out of the closet and loading linux on it. Thats another big point for linux, being able to get a free software and turn the old computer into a server or router or firewall.

[ June 01, 2004, 15:51: Message edited by: Gandalf Parker ]

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by Gandalf Parker:
only old geezers need to read this
By the way one of the things that linux does excell is "emulators". They have one for nearly every console or old computer system people remember fondly so if you ever watned to go back and play your commodore, trs80, amiga games then look into pulling that old computer out of the closet and loading linux on it. Thats another big point for linux, being able to get a free software and turn the old computer into a server or router or firewall.

Thanks alot Gandalf, now my eyes are glazed over and I'm caught in a retro daydream... Star Raiders, Pac Man, Miner2049'er, Loadrunner, David's Midnight Magic, M.U.L.E., etc, etc, etc,.. Atari 800 with 16k RAM and a 410 program recorder whooohooo! I soon upgraded to 48k with a Targa 32k RAM board..... then I got my Supra 300 baud modem with outragously high phone bills attached, aaaaaah, the good old days.

..David! wake up!

wha? where? why? Oh, I'm still typing on the forums,.. oops sorry. (your fault Gandalf)

Thanks, I always love a good walk down memory lane.

Cheers!

[ June 01, 2004, 17:52: Message edited by: David E. Gervais ]

[Gandalf Parker]

Originally posted by David E. Gervais:
M.U.L.E., etc, etc, etc,..

You know that Im obligated to mention now that Shrapnel sells "Space HoRSE" which is a new M.U.L.E.
http://www.shrapnelgames.com/gilliga...ce_HoRSE/1.htm

[Mephisto]

I can proudly say I was 1 of the 100 something official buyers of M.U.L.E in Germany. A shame for such a great game that so few bought it, isn't it? And the real shame is that Danny Bunton (spelling?) has died much to early.

[Fyron]

Originally posted by Solymr:
Going back to the previous discussion about product stability and perfection, I doubt most major software products are ever bug free, no matter who the creator is. As for the whole 2K vs. XP debate, I choose XP due to game stability. Anything else doesn't really fuss me, I don't care if 2K can stay stable for longer then 2 weeks without rebooting, I just know that 2K doesn't run the games I like very well and thats what makes me choose what OS I use. If 2K ran games better I know I'd stick by it, but I just feel its better suited for a buisness rather then a gamer like myself.

I have had no more problems with games on 2k than I had on XP. Old games, new games, whichever.

[Gandalf Parker]

Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:
I have had no more problems with games on 2k than I had on XP. Old games, new games, whichever.

With both I found it handy to have 2 drives. I like to have my C drive NTFS for better OS functioning, and my D drive FAT32 for better handling of older games.