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[Tomatocow]

I'm sort of thinking of maybe considering doing it, but was wondering if using a Japanese OS will become an issue. What I plan to do is install a Japanese version of Windows XP. Perhaps I should wait till the JP version of Leopard comes out?

Also, anyone know how having a Japanese WinXP might affect English versions of games? OSX handles things nice and smooth, but I don't trust Windoze.

[Hansi]

I see no reason why it should affect anything, the games themselves are independant of the OS except for the keymap so you might have to change the keymap to english in order for all keys to function correctly.

[Tomatocow]

I see. My distrust for Windows runs deep, so you can understand my anxiety-->

I never thought the day would come when I buy WinXP for myself   

[Tesseract]

Try before you buy: just find someone who'll sell you their used copy for 1 yen on the condition that you sell it back the next day.

[Tomatocow]

Tesseract, on April 7th 2006, 11:04 AM, said:

Try before you buy: just find someone who'll sell you their used copy for 1 yen on the condition that you sell it back the next day.

And sell it back for 1,000 yen

Hmm, I wonder who might have a spare one. A legal copy.

[bobbob]

Tomatocow, on April 6th 2006, 06:11 PM, said:

Also, anyone know how having a Japanese WinXP might affect English versions of games?

The games run in the language they ship as? It's not too complicated ;)

XP Pro has a language pack if you can find the English version cheaper, say OEM from NewEgg. NewEgg handles the OEM sales requirements, and you're not beholden to MS so it's not your legal problem unless it's different in Japan.

[Tomatocow]

bobbob, on April 7th 2006, 11:39 AM, said:

The games run in the language they ship as? It's not too complicated

XP Pro has a language pack if you can find the English version cheaper, say OEM from NewEgg.

Considering that Amazon.co.jp is selling English version games to Japanese consumers, I'm thinking it's not problematic. Now I just need A) Time B) Money C) To be un-lazy for a bit and install Boot Camp.

[Tomatocow]

I'll buy XP when my credit card resets to a new month on the 15th.

[Mister Mumbles]

I'm just curious what you mean by your credit card 're-setting.' Sounds a bit odd.

[Quicksilver]

Well, he means that he has a certain monthly credit limit and he doesn't want to go over it.

[Lemon Lime]

what he means is he "maxed out" his credit card.

[Mister Mumbles]

Okie dokes. Since I've never owned a credit card - and I'm not planning on ever getting one, either - I'm not all that familiar with some of these ongoings.

[the Battle Cat]

Oh man, you are really missing out!  It's FREE money!!  You just spend and spend and spend and when you get out of jail, they'll give you another card that same day!

[DaveyJJ]

Ring ... ring ... ring ...

"[Loud gum chewing sounds stop.] Hello, is this Mister Gary Simmons? Oh wait, the Gary Simmons? Are you the guy in that glam rock band? Oh, that's right, that's Gene.

Any how, this is Lolita Decruel calling from Wanda's Whip, Leather and Weapons Emporium. We noticed that your parole conditions have recently been lifted and that VISA has recently issued you a new card and wanted to let you know about our latest 20% off sale on all pre-used items in the store. What? Can you speak up a bit I can't hear you very well. What's going on in the background? Uh, yes, yes, that does apply to harnesses. You will? Great! We see you soon, then. Have a spankingly nice day."

Click.

[Tomatocow]

No, it's not maxing out (my limit is 1.2 mil yen or somesuch). What I mean is after the 15th of every month, whatever I spend using the card will be charged two months later and not the next month.

I confused myself. Anyway it's true.

[bobbob]

Tomatocow, on April 7th 2006, 01:35 PM, said:

No, it's not maxing out (my limit is 1.2 mil yen or somesuch). What I mean is after the 15th of every month, whatever I spend using the card will be charged two months later and not the next month.

If I didn't know the price of a Yen I'd be completely amazed. You guys are crazy over there.

[Batcat]

Tomatocow, on April 7th 2006, 03:35 PM, said:

No, it's not maxing out (my limit is 1.2 mil yen or somesuch). What I mean is after the 15th of every month, whatever I spend using the card will be charged two months later and not the next month.

I confused myself. Anyway it's true.

I believe you cofused yourself, but... 1.2 million yen?

That's like- almost $1,000?!


::applies for loan at Tomatocow's Credit and Loan Emporium::

Really, I'll only use it at Wanda's... I mean... for the widders 'n' orphans. And Jenna That's right, widders 'n' orphans.

[Tomatocow]

Batcat, on April 8th 2006, 12:07 PM, said:

I believe you cofused yourself, but... 1.2 million yen?

That's like- almost $1,000?!
::applies for loan at Tomatocow's Credit and Loan Emporium::

Really, I'll only use it at Wanda's... I mean... for the widders 'n' orphans. And Jenna That's right, widders 'n' orphans.

I believe it's more like $11,000 a month

[Batcat]

Then send 11X as much!

[Peripherus]

Tomatocow, on April 6th 2006, 09:11 PM, said:

Also, anyone know how having a Japanese WinXP might affect English versions of games? OSX handles things nice and smooth, but I don't trust Windoze.

Why not wait for some poor sap brave soul to try it first?