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I do like it, but I will be switching back to Vista for one major reason: Apple does not support XP64 with iTunes. There is a way to hack the Vista-64 version to run on XP64, but it is a pain to have to do it every time a new version of iTunes is released. The only product for which I have not been able to find a driver was a wireless LAN card I was going to use to reduce the amount of cables behind my desk. Everything else has worked fine and I've had no incompatabilities with games. XP64 is actually Windows 2003 Server stripped of its server components with the XP interface, so that should tell you a lot about it. That said, if you have a very powerful system with at least 4 GB of RAM and a multi-core processor, Vista runs fine, so I'll be going back to it now that the SF games no longer require disabling shaders. PS - I have an HP machine at work that cost about $1000 at Best Buy. It has a quad core processor, 6 GB of RAM and a GeFore 9500 with Vista Ultimate 64-bit. While I haven't really played the games on it for obvious reasons, I did load up WOI and it seems to run it really well on it. Vista runs great on it. If you aren't looking to build your own, something like that would be great.

Interesting to compare to the real turboprop Skyraider: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A2D_Skyshark

Its difficult, sure. The AI will tend to make every fight a tight turning fight, and in their MiGs that is not a bad idea. A high or low yo-yo can often get you a high-deflection shot, but its low PK. One tactic that works is this: as they turn they will inevitably spiral down towards the ground. Once they get low enough, they are forced to level out, and at that point they are an easy kill most of the time.

CA is place that has a sense of humor. Sometimes its whacked, sure. Anyone who does not have a sense of humor or who is too uptight should probably not post here. That's my opinion anyway, other moderators may disagree. Anyway, nothing Chuck Norris posted was in the slightest way derogatory towards ghostrider or anyone else. So, in the immortal words of Sgt. Hulka, "Lighten up, Francis."

Oh, a comedian eh?

Too much coffee this morning?

The only new one that I have noticed is AllowRandomAceCreation=TRUE/FALSE

No...you need mahogany.

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No one says its absolutely unbeatable, but you have to look at it in context: One could say that after 30 years of services the F-15 has not been shot down in A2A combat. You could say that the F-15 was unbeatable by the aircraft and pilots who faced it throughout those years. Same situation with the JSF. Given the use of good tactics, a good pilot, and proper electronic support the JSF will be a very effective aircraft, unlikely to be beaten by a MiG-21 (assuming that is what the politician was referring to). Its not impossible though--in one-on-one combat, all else being equal, the best pilot should prevail. Again, look at the example of Supa Hornet's getting simulated kills on F-22s. On paper it just shouldn't happen.

Any more of that and you will get a stern talking to, buster!

Just out of curiosity, is there going to be some point in time where you kids actually begin discussing what it's going to take to create this effect?? I mean, c'mon...1 pages of nothing but nothing. Over 15 views, and no real mention of what needed, and how it's to be done. Get it on track...or

The knowledge base is your friend: http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?showtopic=12100

Must...resist...urge...to...say...something...political....GAAAAHHH!!!!!!!!111

OK, sorry lowlevelRAF I couldn't help it--this is the most commonly asked question we have around here. Check the Knowledge Base, there is a lot of info on the Vista issue and how to resolve it.

Ain't that the truth...

No, sorry, its impossible. It even caused some guy's video card to catch on fire. Many men have tried--tried and died.

You put a great pilot in a MiG-21 and a poor pilot in an F-35, and put them one-on-one, the great pilot will win every time. There are pics of Supa Hornets getting simulated kills on the F-22--same thing.

Sounds like a load of bulls**t.

The Mirage Factory A-7E is updated to 1.1, with some data updates and enhanced skins. http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?autoc...p;showfile=6889

Every TW release is exciting in its own way. This one brings attention to a little-known conflict, and gives us some planes that we have not had in decent quality.

Anyone watching?

It could happen, but probably not in the near future. NF5 maybe?

Dallas has too many weapons. If anyone can beat them its GB, but it will be tough.

TO's speed is amazing...the way he ran that guy down.