x-plane comparison problem

Hi Folks,

Out of curiosity: has anyone tried x-plane and compared it to FS9? I
can't even install the demo. It comes as a zip file and once extracted
and the exe file run for installation, all it does is generates a log
file.
If the full version is anything like the demo installer, i'll stick
with FS9. Also am trying the open source program 'flight gear' so far
it seems ok, a few bugs but it's a work in progress. heres the log
file if anyone is interested:
-------------
Installer log.txt for X-Plane Web Demo Installer 2.04r1 compiled on
Apr 30 2008 20:32:48

This log file is generated automatically by Laminar Research
applications and contains diagnostics about your graphics hardware,
installation, and any error conditions.
If you need to contact tech support or file a bug, please send us this
file. NOTE: this file is rewritten every time you start ANY of your X-
System applications.

Windows 5.1 (build 2600/2) Service Pack 2
CPU type: 586
Physical Memory: 536129536
CPU 0: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz Speed (mhz):
3000
CPU 0: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz Speed (mhz):
3000

X-System folder:'', case sensitive=0

thanks, shywon KSHV

I was so impressed by the Demo, I bought the
6 DVD set. 60 gigs installed.

It doesn't require the computing power, memory or
graphics.

There are pros and cons vs FS/9. It's smoother, more
realistic flying (FAA approved with the correct hardware)

Airport charts are included 'inside' the program, as you choose
an airport. The 1 computer generated voice is boring.

No buildings are airports, but the graphics are different in such
a way as to be smoother. Lots of downloads of course.

I will be flying both FS/X, FS/9 and X-plane.


"shywon" <shywonpa.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:d727d28b-59b3-4726-a96a-17f4640a825a@p25g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
> Hi Folks,
>
> Out of curiosity: has anyone tried x-plane and compared it to FS9? I
> can't even install the demo. It comes as a zip file and once extracted
> and the exe file run for installation, all it does is generates a log
> file.
> If the full version is anything like the demo installer, i'll stick
> with FS9. Also am trying the open source program 'flight gear' so far
> it seems ok, a few bugs but it's a work in progress. heres the log
> file if anyone is interested:
> -------------
> Installer log.txt for X-Plane Web Demo Installer 2.04r1 compiled on
> Apr 30 2008 20:32:48
>
> This log file is generated automatically by Laminar Research
> applications and contains diagnostics about your graphics hardware,
> installation, and any error conditions.
> If you need to contact tech support or file a bug, please send us this
> file. NOTE: this file is rewritten every time you start ANY of your X-
> System applications.
>
> Windows 5.1 (build 2600/2) Service Pack 2
> CPU type: 586
> Physical Memory: 536129536
> CPU 0: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz Speed (mhz):
> 3000
> CPU 0: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz Speed (mhz):
> 3000
>
> X-System folder:'', case sensitive=0
>
> thanks, shywon KSHV