
Everyone knows what a flop CFS3 turned out to be, but actually on a typical average PC these days CFS2 will run like a dream - all settings at maximum.
I think there is definately some truth in the suggestion that US and European markets are different, and becoming more so.
There is clearly a difference of opinion as to what M$ marketing strategy actually is, in the US they call it progress and they don't mind being controlled by large corporate bodies who tell them what they will be buying.
Not so easy in Europe generally, for one thing we have Brussels which to a large extent protects the consumer from monopolies.
I alone decide what I will buy, and if what is on offer conforms to my exacting requirements. If it does not, I don't buy. Simple.
So far, I am not impressed that DX10 will not be available for XP. Therefore I will not purchase Vista.
I am not impressed that FSX requires Vista so as to get DX10. Therefore I will not purchase FSX.
I am not impressed that DX10 requires a DX10 Video card. "well what a surprise! " (always a note of truth in sarcasm)
MAC now has dual boot, use this to run XP and whatever flight sim you fancy.
Jasper