I would recommend using windows 98 version 2 (98.2) since you already use it now and you have no problems. I have used/seen 98.2, ME, 2000, xp home and pro used for audio and to be honest.......they have some major differences but are basically the same beast as far as interface and usability. They are not the same as far as drivers and compatibility are concerned though. I have had 98.2 and after years of trouble shooting and such, have pretty well got it running and running hot (with around 93% resources freed up before I use any app which makes it so I can milk all the speed from it and not waste it on shadey background running profilers and such......). Also, all of the "trial warez" I have only work with 98.2. I have an Echo Gina 24 bit Soundcard and run Cubase and Soundforge with no problems. I know some of my friends had to wait/had problems with win2000 drivers using Echo series cards in the past (20 bit especially) but I believe those issues have been squashed and drivers are readily available from Echo for 2000 and XP (not sure though). As far as Logic is concerned I know there were some issues with the drivers using XP but again I think that they have been resolved (a rep told me on the tele that 2000 drivers will work for XP "unoficially" using Logic although I believe a true XP driver is available for Logic). If Cubase works and you got it, use it! Logic is powerful but so is Cubase, especially he upgrade (apples and oranges/ford vs. chevy)I would say 98.2 is "not the worst" especially considering you have it already and have experience using it and have progs for it. Good Luck! -B4P
>From: "Hugh G. Blaze" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: "Drum & Bass Arena Discussion List" ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "Drum & Bass Arena Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [dnb-prod] What Windows version should I get?? >Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 13:19:24 -0400 > >I'm getting a new computer - a P4 system and I have my chice of Windows OS >- >which is best suited. Right now I'm using 98 with no major probs. I've >heard >there were compatability issues with some versions, not sure which. > >I'm using a Layla 20 bit sound card, SoundForge and Cubase 3.6 but I will >install 5.0 on the new computer. I laos would like to start using Logic - >which OS would be best (perhaps I should say not the worst). > >_________________________________________________________________ >Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. > > >--- >Drum&Bass Arena Producers Discussion List http://www.breakbeat.co.uk >You are currently subscribed to dnb-prod as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To unsubscribe send a blank email to >[EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com --- Drum&Bass Arena Producers Discussion List http://www.breakbeat.co.uk You are currently subscribed to dnb-prod as: [email protected] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
