Aye, i subscribe to this theory as well, but i'd bump the interval down to
one month :)
As it is, i end up reinstalling every 2 - 3 weeks or so.
Qaelan
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lora Roa" <loraroa@...>
To: <eqbards@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2001 12:50 AM
Subject: Re: [eqbards] (OT) Tech problem, any suggestions?
> 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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