Subject:Why 98SE?

Posted by: tprebble

Date:4/21/2001 8:44:43 PM

What significant difference is there between a fully
patched 98 install and 98SE that Acid 3.0 can't install on
98? I've got all the DX8 stuff in and running, but
honestly, I can't think of anything that my 98 install
doesn't have that 98SE does - so why require, specifically,
SE?

Subject:RE: Why 98SE?

Reply by: nlamartina

Date:4/22/2001 10:44:11 PM

Tprebble,

I'm not certain as to the specifics, but I know that there
is a significant difference between the way 98 Gold (aka
First Edition) and 98 SE work internally. To my
understanding, there was a large overhaul that took place
in the multimedia section of Win 98G to 98SE to make way
for more stable USB connections, Firewire devices, and
DirectX 8. I've owned and used both versions for an
extended amount of time, and I can assure you, despite the
fact that they're both based on the Win9x kernel, they run
MUCH differently. 98 SE is WAY more stable and accepting of
high performance devices. Because of these I/O and
multimedia structuring/throughput differences, Sonic
Foundry products simple can't run properly on 98G. They're
made to take advantage of the benefits of 98 SE's features
that 98 Gold just can't offer. It's just not up to snuff.
Sorry I can't be more specific than that, but it's the way
it is. Do consider upgrading. It could be worth you while.

Best wishes,
Nick LaMartina

Subject:RE: Why 98SE?

Reply by: SonicNancy

Date:4/24/2001 12:18:19 PM

When we release Acid Pro 3.0 it will support Windows 98 as
long as you have IE 5.

Thanks,
Nancy