Signed up. I find it a bit odd that no background info is requested; just name, age, contact info.Oh - and gamertag.

I would expect some "new" members will suddenly appear on this forum to tell it like it is.

watermark technology could surprise some

I would expect some "new" members will suddenly appear on this forum to tell it like it is.

Unfortunately, you may be right. A covenant means little or nothing to many.Kind regards,

watermark technology could surprise some

I didn't expect them to upload their beta, only comment about it!

Maybe somebody should post this news in the X-Plane forums

My first thought is how interesting it is that this announcement is coinciding with the release of XP10. Makes you wonder if the boys in Redmond are feeling the pressure.

My first thought is how interesting it is that this announcement is coinciding with the release of XP10. Makes you wonder if the boys in Redmond are feeling the pressure.

Oh yes! They'll be doublechecking Flights GUI now

Hopefully these speculative and primarily ridiculous threads will whither away into obscurity. Microsoft will turn the FLIGHT lights on soon, making all the creatures that roam around in the dark scurry for cover! Kind regards,

LOL, so true. But it won't take long before we have similar discussions about how Microsoft did it all completely wrong

I heard you must live in Hawaii in order to qualify to participate.(sarcasm)

My first thought is how interesting it is that this announcement is coinciding with the release of XP10. Makes you wonder if the boys in Redmond are feeling the pressure.

Technically this announcement is before the release of XP10 ...also, my bet is that MS doesnt view XP has being able to put a large dent in its market share. Remember, flight is going after the wider audience .. the type that would never use XP

I don't think they will acept anyone who has posted in this forum

Remember, flight is going after the wider audience .. the type that would never use XP

The type that would never use FSX, evidently.

I don't think they will acept anyone who has posted in this forum

Thats for dam sure

I tried to register but after confirming my email address I just got bumped to the initial page where you choose a nickname.Did I sign up?edit: nvm suddenyl I see this survey..did it open in a new tab? Im confused

I don't think they will acept anyone who has posted in this forum

Want to bet some $$ on that?

My first thought is how interesting it is that this announcement is coinciding with the release of XP10. Makes you wonder if the boys in Redmond are feeling the pressure.

I said as much in one of my posts and atleast one person asked if I was serious ! There is no doubt in my mind M$ is feeling the pressure. At the same time, seeing the release of XP10 demo, I have to say X-plane is dropping the ball - big time, missing the boat where they could have made a huge leap forward. BUT, it ain't over. In the infamous words of someone (Churchill ?), this is the begining of the begining.In both M$ and Laminar's case, I hope they both release user friendly tools and SDK's with their releases. With Microsoft, it seems more unlikely because of their potentially Apple type marketing strategy; and regarding X-plane, Laminar does not place as much emphasis on developmental tools and SDK's - to them, it seems it's an after thought and a minimal requirement alternate to developing a more complete fully developed package with manual and documentation.But, glad to see M$ Flight getting ready for a beta !

There is no doubt in my mind M$ is feeling the pressure.

But not because of X-Plane. As has been said many times before, their targetmarket is much wider. And the real hardcore simmers will probably get Flight to run next to X-Plane, that is if it turns out to be a good simulator ofcourse. But I guess that even amongst hardcore simmers the Microsoft series is more popular, simply because you have a wider range of addons to choose from. With the upcoming store I assume that will stay this way.