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08-15-08, 10:21 AM
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Mate
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Which operating system for SH3 and SH4?
Hello everyone!
I have just ordered a new laptop (Dell XPS 1730) and am really excited about finally being able to play SH3 and SH4 on it. Up to this point, I have only been able to play SH2 on my old seven year laptop. Here is my question. Which operating system should I go with? My system will come with Windows Vista Home Premium (32bit) but Dell will also send me a disc to be able to reload it with Windows XP. Should I stay with Vista? (I mostly plan to play submarine simulation games, but may eventually branch out in a couple years and try some flight simulation games.) Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Best regards. |
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08-15-08, 11:05 AM
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Rear Admiral
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You will probably be okay with Vista, although you may have to jump through a few hoops.
If it was my machine I would go with XP proven compatibility and up to date drivers are available. |
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08-15-08, 11:31 AM
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Ace of the Deep
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Everyone I have talked with, listened to, read, or anything has said that for now, and particularly if you want to play games, XP is still the only way to go.
However, remember that everyone has their own opinion... |
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08-15-08, 01:14 PM
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Swabbie
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I am using vista ultimate 64-bit and the game runs great
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08-15-08, 01:23 PM
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Navy Seal
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Location: DeLand, FL
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As of this writing XP beats Vista on every benchmark but one in the PC Pitstop barrage of comprehensive testing. My copy of Vista remains on the shelf, and I can confirm that it runs great there. My machine runs XP Media Center Edition and will at least until at the next version of Windows.
My next project will be dispensing with Windows altogether and running SH4 under Ubuntu Linux. SH3 has already been run that way under WINE. I'll bet SH4 can be too. Then my answer to you will be "neither!" Ubuntu makes Vista look like a 1948 Ford sitting next to a Lamborgini. Vista would be the Ford.:rotfl:
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08-19-08, 09:18 AM
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Machinist's Mate
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 I'd say go with WinXP. Vista squanders system resources imho.
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08-19-08, 09:29 AM
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Quote:
http://home.claranet.nl/users/pb0aia/cm/modelii.html 
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08-19-08, 07:37 PM
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Ace of the Deep
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 ...if I were only getting the 32 bit Vista I would prefer to go with XP.
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08-19-08, 09:34 PM
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The Old Man
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I choose Vista x64 Ultimate over XP anytime...
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