Yeah, thats a funny thing. I recall running my SB AWE 64 Gold with Windows 2k RC3 for a while without a darn problem. I didnt use any of the "advanced" features, but I had no problems that I can remember. I run 98 now, and I am getting ready to install Pro Server... here's my breakdown
Abit BP6 2 400 PPGA Clerons
96Mb PC100 Ram
Xentor 32
Linksys 10/100 PCI Network Card
WinTV G0! (love that thing)
Viking 56K winmodem (hate that thing)
Awe 64 Gold!
(not using udma/66)
(not using USB)
Mag DJ700
Seagate 8.6 Gig EIDE HDD @Udma 33
Dumb old IDE CD Rom
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thats pretty much it, with no problems
email me if you have a problem, I'm turning on DSL on Wed.... ought to be fun.
slayer