Re: I need windows, but don't want it!

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From: The Natural Philosopher
Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:09

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Theo Markettos wrote:
> The Natural Philosopher <a@b.c> wrote:
>> So, given that the two apps I need are graphics intensive -- Corel draw 
>> and a flight sim - tell me which is better
> 
> Do you have a flight sim in mind?  You have about 30 years' worth to choose
> from, and most of those will work on whatever platform through emulation or
> virtualisation.  Only if you need the absolute latest versions is your
> choice of platform going to be restricted by performance.
> 
> Do you need Corel Draw specifically, or will something like Xara or Inkscape
> do?
> 

I need Corel Draw specifically. Compatibility with other project co-workers.

I looked up WINE yesterday, its come a long way. It mostly works under 
WINE. And WINE needs no XP license. It runs corel with a few reservations.

And the flight sim might..its old and uses an early version of DirectX 
which might have half a chance..WINE has problems with DirctX9 it sems, 
but cops reasonably well with earlier incarnations..its less important 
on this machine anyway.

I think it is leaning towards Linux/WINE frankly.

> Theo

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