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Windows 7 vs. XP64: Better in the short run? The long run?

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Triangel7D:
Windows 7 is getting released on Oct. 22. As I have just started configuring my software for my cabinet on XP64, I'm wondering what people think will be the best 64-bit OS for MAME, Future/Virtual Pinball, Daphne & MESS in the next few months (or for the foreseeable future). Does driver compatibility come into play (favoring XP64, although I'm using an LCD monitor) or will Windows 7 be the superior (hopefully faster?) 64-bit system?

In a related question, if I upgrade from XP64 to Windows 7, is that a straightforward upgrade, or will that require a wipe of everything (like an XP32 to Windows 7 upgrade)?

Beretta:
not tried windows 7, but the requirements for xp64 are lower so for mame i'd expect it to be less hoggy in the background.

mame does'nt use dx10 i dunno maybe someone else can chime in here i can't see any advantage win7 would have over xp64.

you could setup a duel boot and keep both.

solid12345:
I'd probably just stick with XP, if possible an nlited install that is only barebones. Most likely you are using a frontend anyway, why bother with all the flashy graphics which really is the only reason to upgrade to Windows 7 except maybe for better internet security but I doubt you plan on connecting your cab online anyway(?)

massive88:
There will be more hardware and software compatible with Win7 than XP64, especially heading into the future.

Right now, today, its not a real big issue.  In the future it may be.

Santoro:
I am running Windows 7 64 bit RTM, driver support and performance is very, very good on newish hardware.  If your hardware is a few years old, XP 64 is probably a better bet.

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