Actually, they do have to patch the runtime DLLs, to account for all the floating-point errors Intel just can't seem to get their heads round.
Just brought the parts back from the USA to build a system myself:
1.2 Ghz Athalon
266Mhz Front Side BUS mobo *dribble*
768Mb PC-133 SDRAM
40Gb slow harddrive for MP3s / programs
30Gb nice harddrive for programs
10Gb FAST (10,000 RPM!) harddrive for OS
*(all EIDE, btw)
Soundblaster 5.1 Live! Platinum (with the remote control n all)
ATI Radion Pro 64Mb DDR
16x10x40 CD burner
12x40 DVD driveUnfortunately, I will now be surviving on bread and water for the next 5 years.
*sigh* itchy screwdriver fingers, wanting to start construction... but I need a chassis, and have to attend a crappy birthday party first (my own, as it happens.
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Can anyone suggest a costume for a 60s/70s/80s-themed party, I'm having with someone else later tonight?
