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Haze:
there are some nice speedups to be had with 64-bit with the universial recompiler now, although as many people have said, I wouldn't recommend vista 64 (or vista at all, really... it wants to control your PC *far* too much)

Some of the 64-bit linux distros are no doubt more lightweight and suitable for a MAME machine.  XP-64 has issues with driver support.. Vista-64 is .. Vista .....


RayB:
I'm not sure claiming bugginess when running Vista 64 ON A MAC via virtual ware proves anything about how it runs on a PC.
rlehm:

--- Quote from: RayB on July 13, 2008, 03:35:43 pm ---I'm not sure claiming bugginess when running Vista 64 ON A MAC via virtual ware proves anything about how it runs on a PC.

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I never made that claim. Maybe I missed something, or.... maybe you did.
rlehm:
The "math" he keeps talking about is HEAVILY dependent on the machine. My math would support my claim in an older computer. So the "math" can be dependent on variables and really not worth talking about unless you specify a "variable (computer). If not, it's like saying Variable (x) + 3 = is more because I say (x) is equal to 6, where you have  5. So I w"win" by a value of (1).  :blah:

I would rather trust a real world example, my own. For Vista to be awesome as claimed, you need a computer that costs a lot. I don;t think dumping that kind of money into this hobby when you could get a 200 dollar xp machine that'll do the job makes much sense. Anyone who goes out and buys a brand new Vista64 capable machine for Mame ONLY, needs help. Just my .02. Telling people they need a work horse that can run Vista64 really well is the worst advice I have ever heard. And I know you didn't say that, but many newbies will read that into it.
rlehm:

--- Quote from: Turnarcades on July 12, 2008, 07:57:13 pm ---I think using older OS's is a much better way to go for MAME cabs as newer OS's are too resource-draining.

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resource-draining, there's is the variable :P At least you get it :P
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