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  1. 03-15-2003 11:53 AM #1
    computer_kid1
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    Which OS shall I get

    I am building a PC mostly for gaming so what OS shall I get. Some people say 98SE is the best for gaming but what should i get.
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  2. 03-15-2003 12:06 PM #2
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    I would say go with XP PRO. It`s fast and stable IMO.

    I don`t have any issue with games so it`s working best for me!

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  3. 03-15-2003 12:06 PM #3
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    Windows XP is the best OS out there.
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  4. 03-15-2003 12:09 PM #4
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    ive heard that older pc games dont work on it though
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  5. 03-15-2003 12:11 PM #5
    bshplt
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    Win XP has an option to make older games compatible. It`s called the Program Compatibility Wizard!
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  6. 03-15-2003 12:15 PM #6
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    I believe allgamer is of the opinion that ME is superb... could be wrong though... I use XP Pro and have had only minor niggles, which mostly get ironed out with the PCWiz...
    ++Spardan++
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  7. 03-15-2003 12:24 PM #7
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    Heard good things about 2k. I don't like XP. I'd go 98SE IMO.
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    wots IMO mean
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  9. 03-15-2003 12:28 PM #9
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    properly tweaked and managed XP pro is #1 in the windows line of OS's

    wots IMO mean

    IMO = In my opinion
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  10. 03-15-2003 12:47 PM #10
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    Originally posted by bushmaster
    properly tweaked and managed XP pro is #1 in the windows line of OS's
    Other than Linux of course.
    But it wins on support and for gaming.
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  11. 03-15-2003 01:23 PM #11
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    Win XP Pro if you have the horsepower (resources) to run it, otherwise Win98SE is the best option for games etc., IMO....WinME blows chunks, based upon trying to correct problems UUUGGGGHHHH
    "Never corner something that's meaner than you are"
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  12. 03-15-2003 01:29 PM #12
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    2k pro, if you have any ancient DOS games etc though you may want to get an older cheap machine and put win98 on it, or run a win98\2k dual boot

    --Jakk
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  13. 03-15-2003 01:52 PM #13
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    Other than Linux of course
    Ok I'll get right to loading MDK 9.0 onto my new AMD N2 based system with the 8x Ti 4200 and see how well it'll be able to game.

    I did say windows line of OS's if ya notice.
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  14. 03-15-2003 02:11 PM #14
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    is this a trick Question???? :p

    Redhat Linux 8.0, Slackware 9.0, College Linux, Mandrake 9.1 is expected to be out soon.


    Linux is what I would errrm BUY or Download. Whichever.
    Games I will be able to play (When I play Games is)

    Unreal Tourney, UT 2003, Quake 3, RTCW, Quake 2, Kingpin, DOOM 3 Never Winter Nights.

    Other than that I am a coder and web developer

    I dont Need Windows i have everything I need with Linux, Awesome Apps, Awesome Games IMHO , and awesome tools, With Stablility and Privacy.
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  15. 03-15-2003 02:22 PM #15
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    Originally posted by bushmaster
    I did say windows line of OS's if ya notice.
    No I hadn't noticed sorry.
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