Thank you Microsoft...

For FSX. Sort of. Why? Not because I have the new ultimate simulation experience with FSX...nope not there yet (but the futures so bright, I gotta wear shades!)Yes, I can see where the franchise is going. I'll be patient, and wait for the patch/hardware to catch up.Nope...because of the promise of FSX, I upgraded all my hardware in anticipation, and the result? FS9 is ideal. The perfect (for now) simulator. I have hundreds of $$$ in addons and scenery, including UT USA and Canada. All my beef's with that generation of software is gone with my next gen hardware. Simming with FS9 is so completely immersive, it's scary. (remember, I'm an ex-ATC and former pilot...now blind in one eye, so simming is very important to me)So thank you MS for blazing new trails. Thank you MS for keeping the franchise alive. Thank you MS for prompting me to bring my hardware to state of the art. In a backhand sort of way, you've met my simulation dreams and hopes.With real sincerity,btASUS P5B DeluxeCore2 Duo E66004 gigs ramMSI Nvidia 7900 w/512mb ramall the other required stuff!