Ok let me try to get these responses in the order they were made.
Andrea,
I have downloaded and tried the free Windows XP Pro 64Biy version. I had a few drivers issues, a few programs that didn't work well with it at all. So I pretty much have given up on it until Vista 64Bit gets out. I plan on downloading the 64Bit version of Vista on the next Beta cycle and giving it a try. The only reason I even have an Athlon 64 3200 is because a friend of mine in the computer recycling industry gave me a damaged one, it had a pin broken off, I managed to fix the broken pin and it worked fine so I purchased a real nice, if some what limited with memory slots, Abit NF8 motherboard. This is the first generation Athlon 64 so it only has a single memory channel. Needless to say I am seeing a hit in performance because of the drop in RAM this required. The motherboard also has AGP so I am still using my old Geforce FX 5900 that Frank got for me. This was so much as a step forward but a side step on the way to a completely new system. So I have to make do with what I have. And as I indicated, I know part of the issue is that this install of XP with Media Center is has problems. I only used it as a test just to see if it could be trusted to be as stable as regular XP Pro. Guess what, its not, at least not for me its not. So I am looking at least doing a fresh install of XP Pro. If I still see problems than I am moving back to the Athlon 3200+. Luckily I didn't go and sell off my other motherboard & CPU like I was going to do. I just can't afford to make the move to a new super system at this time. But as soon as I can everyone will know about it.
Frank,
I you will be the first one to know when the texture is ready. I have every intention of writing up a detailed readme file as to what is being seen and how everything would be working on this possible future Mars. Even some of my own ideas as to keep a functioning carbon cycle going and what flora and fauna can be seen.
PlutonianEmpire,
Yes there will be smaller versions of the texture. So don't worry you will be able to use it too. Just don't expect to see any real detail at 2k.
Ok I think I covered everything.
Don. Edwards
I am officially a retired member.
I might answer a PM or a post if its relevant to something.
Ah, never say never!!
Past texture releases, Hmm let me think about it
Thanks for your understanding.