Windows SP2 Slows Down Dual Core CPUs

[poofyhairguy]

I'm not trying to start a flamewar (really- please don't start a MS bashing party) but I found this important piece of information I have to share with my fellow computer friends.

Ever since I got my 3800 x2 working I have kept it a Linux box just because installing Windows is less fun than playing with a 64 bit OS for the first time (it IS faster). But today when I did research to see if I should get the 64 bit or 32 bit Windows, I ran across this article:

http://blogs.pcworld.com/tipsandtweaks/archives/001073.html

So watch out dual booters with dual cores- updating your Windows might cause problems. This convinced me that I will not put Windows on my new box for a long time.....it might not see a Windows OS until Vista comes (if then).

This link gives a (maybe dangerous so please don't blame me) hotfix for those this might effect. I hope this helps someone other than me (and not just to have a new thing to bash Windows for):

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;896256

Seems like I finally have to get DVD Shrink running in my chroot...and no more CS Source....sigh.

[WildTangent]

Well, apply the hotfix and see how far that takes you :S No reason to just give up in my opinion. I mean...a man can only go for so long without giving into CS:S :P

-Wild

[poofyhairguy]

Well, apply the hotfix and see how far that takes you :S

I am scared to....it seems to be pretty untested.



No reason to just give up in my opinion. I mean...a man can only go for so long without giving into CS:S :P

-Wild

I might just break down and buy Cedega for that one game....