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Aktungbby · 12-15-13, 03:47 PM

welcome back! GT182

GT182 · 12-15-13, 04:47 PM

Thanks Kaptains.

Having not gone thru SH5's Mod forum, I'm wondering how many new mods and improved mods I'll have to grab for a new install. I'm a scared, and hopefully haven't forgotten how. LOL

After reading the news that XP support will end April 8th, 20014 I'm now wondering if I should grab Windows 7 or 8... maybe even 8.1 asap. I know 8.1 is a free upgrade from 8, but how many will be free a 8 evolves. I have a few friends that hate 7 and a couple that like it... tho none are into gaming as we know it. I've also heard rumors that Windows 9 is in the works. I can't see spending the money only to have to get another OS. Money is real tight until spring. I've got to really sort out which OS to get. Any advice?

Jimbuna · 12-15-13, 04:52 PM

I doubt anyone is qualified to answer what OS to purchase seeing as nothing is set in concrete at this moment in time.

I left XP PRO a couple of years ago for W7 and as sure as God made little green apples, will move on when future events dictate.

Herr-Berbunch · 12-15-13, 05:07 PM

Windows 7 is great, now that they've released 8.1 that is supposed to be better, if you've upgraded your PC then an upgrade to either would be advised.

Onkel Neal · 12-15-13, 10:44 PM

Welcome back, I was just about to send a patrol out for you.

Sailor Steve · 12-15-13, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT182

After reading the news that XP support will end April 8th, 2014

On my birthday. That makes a perverse sort of sense. I'm still stuck with my soon-to-be-nine-year-old computer, which Has XP and IE8 and can't be upgraded. We'll see how it goes.

kraznyi_oktjabr · 12-16-13, 08:52 AM

Welcome back!

HW3 · 12-16-13, 12:44 PM

Welcome back GT182! I run Win 7, tried Win 8, hated it, and went back to Win 7. Win 8 is made more for touch screen monitors to take advantage of all its features. My biggest problem with it was its turning on my built in web cam on my laptop on boot up.

GT182 · 12-16-13, 07:29 PM

Neal, I almost needed a patrol to save me. LOL Worked all spring thru to fall and too tired to do a thing to the computer. Most of the money made went into the GTO or the Warden got it.

Steve, best advice is to build your own computer. If I can do it you can too. Far less expensive than buying one with all the crap they install these days. You get to build one that will last and can be upgraded.

HW3, I'm still around and kickin. Tell the lads at Bombs Away I still think of them and tell them I said Hi. Haven't had IL2 installed in a long long time since the last pc crash in 2010. No flight controls installed either.

As for an OS upgrade now I'm really cornfused. I've been told 8 by a few others that 8 is more gaming friendly than 7. Plus, 8.1 will let you have more of XP's desktop look. Plus mouse and keyboards work better too. And no Administrator fuss like in 7 when installing software. Why couldn't MS just made XP better with a full system upgrade.... Oh, they did that with Vista. LOL

HW3 · 12-16-13, 08:55 PM

GT182, they are flying B-25's now while I escort them in my P-51. We are a small group now, Kenny, B, Richard, T, and I, but we have fun.

12-15-13, 03:47 PM	#1
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,059 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	welcome back! GT182 __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

12-15-13, 04:47 PM	#2
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	Thanks Kaptains. Having not gone thru SH5's Mod forum, I'm wondering how many new mods and improved mods I'll have to grab for a new install. I'm a scared, and hopefully haven't forgotten how. LOL After reading the news that XP support will end April 8th, 20014 I'm now wondering if I should grab Windows 7 or 8... maybe even 8.1 asap. I know 8.1 is a free upgrade from 8, but how many will be free a 8 evolves. I have a few friends that hate 7 and a couple that like it... tho none are into gaming as we know it. I've also heard rumors that Windows 9 is in the works. I can't see spending the money only to have to get another OS. Money is real tight until spring. I've got to really sort out which OS to get. Any advice? __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

12-15-13, 04:52 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,862 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I doubt anyone is qualified to answer what OS to purchase seeing as nothing is set in concrete at this moment in time. I left XP PRO a couple of years ago for W7 and as sure as God made little green apples, will move on when future events dictate. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-15-13, 05:07 PM	#4
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Windows 7 is great, now that they've released 8.1 that is supposed to be better, if you've upgraded your PC then an upgrade to either would be advised. __________________

12-15-13, 10:44 PM	#5
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Welcome back, I was just about to send a patrol out for you. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

12-16-13, 08:52 AM	#7
kraznyi_oktjabr Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Republiken Finland Posts: 1,803 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Welcome back! __________________ You talk to God, you're religious. God talks to you, you're psychotic. - Dr. House

12-16-13, 12:44 PM	#8
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,579 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	Welcome back GT182! I run Win 7, tried Win 8, hated it, and went back to Win 7. Win 8 is made more for touch screen monitors to take advantage of all its features. My biggest problem with it was its turning on my built in web cam on my laptop on boot up. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

12-16-13, 07:29 PM	#9
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	Neal, I almost needed a patrol to save me. LOL Worked all spring thru to fall and too tired to do a thing to the computer. Most of the money made went into the GTO or the Warden got it. Steve, best advice is to build your own computer. If I can do it you can too. Far less expensive than buying one with all the crap they install these days. You get to build one that will last and can be upgraded. HW3, I'm still around and kickin. Tell the lads at Bombs Away I still think of them and tell them I said Hi. Haven't had IL2 installed in a long long time since the last pc crash in 2010. No flight controls installed either. As for an OS upgrade now I'm really cornfused. I've been told 8 by a few others that 8 is more gaming friendly than 7. Plus, 8.1 will let you have more of XP's desktop look. Plus mouse and keyboards work better too. And no Administrator fuss like in 7 when installing software. Why couldn't MS just made XP better with a full system upgrade.... Oh, they did that with Vista. LOL __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

12-16-13, 08:55 PM	#10
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,579 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	GT182, they are flying B-25's now while I escort them in my P-51. We are a small group now, Kenny, B, Richard, T, and I, but we have fun. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

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