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no windows 98 for d00m 3
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crawlingpeter
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thats a shame
seismologist
Banned
This is all starting to sound like a big scandal.
I wonder if the M$ hats had something to with this.
I wonder if the M$ hats had something to with this.
FitzOfRage
Member
I doubt MS had to do anything. I mean you probably could have guessed this when the game was unveiled.
Its not all to surprising that publishers and developers are starting to drop support for Win98 since Microsoft themselves are about to do the same.
Microsoft was initially set to drop their support for the platform in the beginning in 04 but extended it to 2006 due to some pressure.
Its time for everyone to move on Win2k and XP are superior platforms compared the Win98 crap
Microsoft was initially set to drop their support for the platform in the beginning in 04 but extended it to 2006 due to some pressure.
Its time for everyone to move on Win2k and XP are superior platforms compared the Win98 crap
seismologist
Banned
What ever happened to Carmack being all gung ho about Linux? If more games had Linux support I would just drop Windows alogether.
At this rate, by the time their next big game comes out I'll have to pay $100 for a new OS again. What a hassle.
At this rate, by the time their next big game comes out I'll have to pay $100 for a new OS again. What a hassle.
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
hey dudes, i'm still using windows 98! '98... the year we beat the packers in the playoffs on T.O.'s most memorable catch. no, i could never get rid of this OS. sorry ladies, but you can take windows 2000+ etc and shove them up your sweet poopers
p.s. there is no way in shit i would ever be able to run doom 3... even if they came out with a 2D version of it
p.s. there is no way in shit i would ever be able to run doom 3... even if they came out with a 2D version of it
seismologist said:
They released a few boxed retail games on Linux, and they all flopped miserably?
http://www.bluesnews.com/cgi-bin/finger.pl?id=6&time=20040715023310
Uncle Dukey
Member
I can understand why some people would be upset, but I am sure that the majority of people who can run Doom3 will have Windows 2000 or higher anyways...
Error Macro
Member
mj1108 said:
Why is it that PC shops condemn the Hell out of Millennium Edition? IT'S BETTER THAN 98 SE FOR CRAP'S SAKE! Jesus, if people learned how to set it up properly they would see it is more stable, and has Win 2000's TCP/IP stack.
I just can't imagine why anyone that meets the Doom 3 requirements would be running Win 98. It can barely handle most of the new technologies your PC might have...
It's just a pain in the ass to deal with.
Thief III was the same way, actually. No Win 98 support out of the box. Apparently someone did manage to get it running under Win 98, but it wasn't too terribly stable...
I would not be shocked it MS was behind this, though. Really...it's time to let go (if you are using 98).
It's just a pain in the ass to deal with.
Thief III was the same way, actually. No Win 98 support out of the box. Apparently someone did manage to get it running under Win 98, but it wasn't too terribly stable...
I would not be shocked it MS was behind this, though. Really...it's time to let go (if you are using 98).
Error Macro
Member
Society said:
Uhh, yeah, that's just about all I used to do with my computer until I got hooked on these damn message boards. DO YOU QUESTION MY GAME PLAYING TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS??
Clearly, a man with much greater knowledge than I will ever be able to attain. I bow now in thine light which shrouds your brain, oh, exalted one.
ravingloon
Member
If it means Doom 3 is rock solid stable and hurried the development time, good for ID. It's not like the worthless DVD players, Windows XP should be in any serious gaming machine.
WinMEs recovery feature and it's built in driver support are it's only positives if you ask me....both are in 2000/3 and XP in better form
In my experience with ME, the thing worked great for a month...then slowly started to deteriorate into a error giving mess of an OS...a quick internet search revealed that the trouble I was having was NOT uncommon amongst those who used ME...ME simply wasn't bug tested enough, was quickly abaondoned by MS, and was a very error prone and bug filled OS that should have never left the Beta stage (that's basically what ME was, anyway) The OS also has a healthy ammount of security flaws
results of a quick google search:
http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,44150,00.asp
http://www.computergripes.com/WindowsME.html
http://www.nerdparadise.com/computers/page.php?id=797
If you can run ME without flaws, good for you. Just don't act like an ass when people say it sucks, because you're in the minority in regards to ME's stability
In my experience with ME, the thing worked great for a month...then slowly started to deteriorate into a error giving mess of an OS...a quick internet search revealed that the trouble I was having was NOT uncommon amongst those who used ME...ME simply wasn't bug tested enough, was quickly abaondoned by MS, and was a very error prone and bug filled OS that should have never left the Beta stage (that's basically what ME was, anyway) The OS also has a healthy ammount of security flaws
results of a quick google search:
http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,44150,00.asp
http://www.computergripes.com/WindowsME.html
http://www.nerdparadise.com/computers/page.php?id=797
If you can run ME without flaws, good for you. Just don't act like an ass when people say it sucks, because you're in the minority in regards to ME's stability
Error Macro
Member
I'm not acting like an ass because it ran great for me, I responded that way to people who go "IT SUCKS HARD" without giving an explanation. The vast majority of peoples problems with ME were user error. The first thing I did was turn off System Restore, and I hardly used any built-in drivers. It was simply more stable - when used right.
seismologist
Banned
I had no idea 98 was considered so dated. I have XP but the only reason I even upgraded is because certain programs "no longer support it".
Other than that 98 was just fine.
Other than that 98 was just fine.
Link316 said:
How about not using IE? Were you trying to make a statement against Microsoft or something? I run WinXP and use Firefox as my web browser. The entire OS is built around an IE-like interface...and it works beautifully. I don't understand the complaint...
You can use Win98 with any browser you choose and can even configure the windows themselves to act like 95.
problem is IE and all its security holes and backdoors are still integrated with Win98 even if you choose not to use it, I've haven't had to deal with a single one of any of these stupid viruses
I must admit though that its getting harder and harder to find apps that still support 95, and for the record I use Opera
I must admit though that its getting harder and harder to find apps that still support 95, and for the record I use Opera
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