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igor popovic

01-07-2003, 04:29 AM

ok, so my question is what would be the best OS for max 5, i started out with 2000 pro, that was kinda crappy, now i am on XP, this os produces strange lil' side effects, like improper measurements of raytraces etc. I am wondering if i would be better off using a linux system, someone please explain to me more about this matter. I have always been interested in a basic, but reliable os, that will perform like a workstation!

igor:mad:

Projectkmo

01-07-2003, 04:34 AM

never had a problem in NT, or 2k, or XP so far.....

Martijn Wijmer

01-07-2003, 07:21 AM

LINUX->Wine->Max??
What's the advantage??
I've been using NT for years, and I'm pretty happy with it.

CGmonkey

01-07-2003, 07:22 AM

You can't run Max on linux.

dvornik

01-07-2003, 08:05 AM

Computers are crappy. Use win2k, it's as workstation as it gets, just try to troubleshoot it. Like make sure all the chipset drivers are in place and try several video card drivers. Which video card are you using anyway?

igor popovic

01-07-2003, 07:23 PM

i thought you could run max in linux...

i used win2k, but then it expired cuz it was a timed offer deal, so i'll try and get a full version i guess...also, i'm running on a nvidia, nforce 64mb card.

what about imac or apple computers...are those possible to customize, i dont know anything about these computers...

thanks

megaflaizer

01-07-2003, 10:47 PM

max ONLY runs on WINDOWS [nt, 2k, or xp]

personally i use 2000 [max5]

on a mac i think u can run strata:applause:

on linux maybe they ported povray:buttrock:

dvornik

01-07-2003, 11:19 PM

You can run maya , lightwave , formZ on macs. Imacs are not good for workstations, but their G4 towers are useable. Macs are slower and more expensive, not the best choice for 3d.

igor popovic

01-08-2003, 10:09 PM

ok, great, thanks!

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