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Old 05-23-2006, 09:10 AM   #41
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It'll be cool when people write stuff in OpenGL and include Linux binaries. Then things will all run very fast and I don't need 8GB of RAM.

In the mean time, I need another 7GB of RAM...
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Old 05-23-2006, 12:23 PM   #42
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Vista will be so hosed that any game that is "Vista Only" will run so slow (on even the most poweful computers) that it will be pointless.
They dont make powerful enough hardware to run Vista well yet.
I'm hoping they fix Vista up so that it's actualy usable on a computer which was bought resently and even a few years ago.

Fat chance
Have a look at this article. http://www.gamespot.com/features/6143883/p-4.html

Also, I'm still trying to figure out how you are coming to your conclusion about hardware not being powerful enough right now to run Vista well. Apart from DX10 video cards not being out yet what else is missing?
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Old 05-23-2006, 01:49 PM   #43
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Have a look at this article. http://www.gamespot.com/features/6143883/p-4.html

Also, I'm still trying to figure out how you are coming to your conclusion about hardware not being powerful enough right now to run Vista well. Apart from DX10 video cards not being out yet what else is missing?
People fear change?
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Old 05-23-2006, 03:27 PM   #44
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I don't know that I'd describe Vista as being a bloated XP with a fancy GUI. IIRC Vista is supposed to be a "from scratch" build that is supposed to address alot of the security failings of prior OS's. Personally Microsofts track record continues to ring in my ears and I am very skeptical of their ability to produce something that is truly secure on their own. They defy standards and their development philosophy stifles innovation. They are masters of imitation and they are not well skilled at that.

I am predicting at least a year of pain post release of Vista.
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Old 05-23-2006, 10:12 PM   #45
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Short flash video of Vista in action:

http://reviews.cnet.com/4660-3513_7-...?tag=cnetfd.sd
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Old 05-23-2006, 11:45 PM   #46
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I have no idea how he is able to use it and make that video, ya'know, cause hardware doesn't exist yet that can run Vista....
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Old 05-24-2006, 12:29 AM   #47
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It's all lies!

But that beside:
Looks cool but still think that speed will be a problem. To fix speed you need new hardware and new hardware costs lots of money. While I do need a new computer soon, I'm not willing to drop a thousand dollors on just a video card...
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Old 05-24-2006, 01:16 AM   #48
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Does 1,000 dollors equal around $200 American dollars?
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Old 05-24-2006, 02:36 AM   #49
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I'm afraid to upgrade right now, because shit's moving so fast. You buy a card and it's been trumped in a month.
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Old 05-24-2006, 02:55 AM   #50
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Does 1,000 dollors equal around $200 American dollars?
1,000 dollors is equal to a PUNCH IN THE FACE!
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Old 05-24-2006, 11:55 AM   #51
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I'm afraid to upgrade right now, because shit's moving so fast. You buy a card and it's been trumped in a month.
I you can wait I would definately wait till closer to Vista's release to upgrade. That's my plan. I have a pretty decent gaming rig now that'll get me through another year or so.
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Old 05-24-2006, 04:28 PM   #52
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...I'm not willing to drop a thousand dollors on just a video card...
You sir, need to stop blowing things out of proportion.
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Old 05-24-2006, 08:45 PM   #53
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I you can wait I would definately wait till closer to Vista's release to upgrade. That's my plan. I have a pretty decent gaming rig now that'll get me through another year or so.
Unless something comes out that's really awesome that I just have to play, I'll probably hold off until after Vista's release.
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