Have to agree with the multiple upgrade, no reformat (no reinstalls) - and
believe it or not .. I've even seen no defrag on QA machines (ones that
install and then overinstall the software to be tested often daily).
It amazing the issues a total reinstall on your machine can fix. Even on a
"just" a gaming machine I'd go with completely reinstalling the OS from
scratch at least once a year.
- Menuette's typist
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brett Keown" <brettke@...>
To: "'eqbards@egroups.com'" <eqbards@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, January 26, 2001 11:19 AM
Subject: RE: [eqbards] (OT) Tech problem, any suggestions?
> Well, I for one can tell you that I have been running WinME for several
> months now without problems. I run it side by side with a Win2k Adv
Server
> and have had very few problems with each. The server has been running for
3
> months now without a reboot, the WinME Machine has been outstanding for
> gaming.
>
> I think what it really comes down to is this. What are you using the
> machine for? If its work, then security and lower TCO is most likely an
> issue and I would recommend the W2K series of OS's. If the machine is for
> personal or home use (games / ease of use / intuitiveness) , use WinME.
>
> There are two big areas that we have seen people need support on:
>
> 1. Someone has taken their machine that has gone through EVERY OS
> upgrade and has never reformatted it or just cleaned up the drive. (Some
> issues there)
> 2. Someone is taking a WinME machine and trying to make into a high
> end work production machine...it was never designed to be that.
>
> Just my .02 :)
>
> Have a great day Everyone!
>
> Kendawen
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Talies the Wanderer [mailto:snicker@...]
> Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2001 2:15 PM
> To: eqbards@egroups.com
> Subject: RE: [eqbards] (OT) Tech problem, any suggestions?
>
>
> My understanding is that ME really allows 3D games to perform, but has
> inherent instabilities and other issues that make it a less-than-desirable
> platform. Win2k, on the other hand, apparently has the stability, which
> comes at the cost of speed, due to security features. I just wanted some
> responses from people with practical experience in the matter. Thanks!
>
> Talies
>
>
> At 01:30 PM 1/25/2001 -0500, you wrote:
>
>
>
>
> >"WinME is an abomination that will hopefully be shortlived" This is a
> >direct quote from one of my techie coworkers who plays everything in
sight
> >computer game-wise. He's running Win2k now but not for EQ, that's still
on
> >98.
> >
> > Kit
> >
> >I've been using ME for a couple months now without any problems. Any
idea
> >what it is about the OS that troubles your coworker?
> >
> >Peace
> >Evulia of Tunare
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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