Re: ITX-Llama (Vortex86EX ITX motherboard) - DONE!

Posted on 2025-04-11, 14:28

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Thgill wrote on 2025-03-15, 17:50: Sadly no. Still lots of clicks and pops in the audio on it. Have you tested Win98 (7.1) DOS with that game? Ideally I'd like to use the same FAT32 enabled MSDOS for everything, unless FreeDOS is simply better.

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Re: 70HZ.EXE, or crowdsourcing info on "how does your LCD display treat 70Hz video modes?"

Posted on 2025-04-03, 18:42

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by valnar

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Can 100% absolutely confirm the newer version of the Samsung 204b mainboard does not frameskip at 70Hz. It is buttery smooth. Thanks Tiido!! Name: Samsung Syncmaster 204B (1003 firmware; Genesis scaler chip) Year: 2007 January Results: OK Native resolution: 1600x1200 Input tested: DVI Name: Samsung …

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Re: LCD monitor VGA compatibility database

Posted on 2025-04-01, 19:26

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by valnar

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I saw the OP is banned. Do any of the previous posters have the file? I'd love to be able to test a few monitors and contribute.

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Re: [RELEASE] Nuked-SC55, low-level Roland SC-55 series emulator announcement

Posted on 2025-03-30, 19:11

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by valnar

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I couldn't figure out how to compile it, unfortunately.

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Re: LCD monitor VGA compatibility database

Posted on 2025-03-29, 01:28

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by valnar

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Is this testing suite still hosted somewhere else?

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Re: What do you drive?

Posted on 2025-03-28, 15:53

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by valnar

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I'm driving a 2012 RAV4 V6 Limited. 2012 was the last year you could get a V6 in a RAV4, and honestly it's overpowered. The thing takes off like a rocket - I love it. I'll drive it until it dies.

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Re: A good FAT32 DOS, MS-DOS 7.1(Windows 98), DR-DOS Enhanced, FreeDOS?

Posted on 2025-03-24, 16:28

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by valnar

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Excellent. Thanks!

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Re: A good FAT32 DOS, MS-DOS 7.1(Windows 98), DR-DOS Enhanced, FreeDOS?

Posted on 2025-03-24, 15:40

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by valnar

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Ah. I meant the original list. this one: https://workdrive.zohopublic.com/sheet/open/9 … 18fd20113524552

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Re: A good FAT32 DOS, MS-DOS 7.1(Windows 98), DR-DOS Enhanced, FreeDOS?

Posted on 2025-03-24, 13:46

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I retested 166 DOS games with DR-DOS 7.0.1 + update 01.06 (its not last one but its last where both TaskMgr + FAT32 working are working) Vmware and Virtualbox machines, details here: https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=700043#p700043 BTW from 33 not working games, 11 is working with FAT16 …

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Re: Adding more menu options for Windows 98 instead of "dual booting"?

Posted on 2025-03-24, 02:01

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by valnar

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Ohh... ok I'll go through that. thanks.

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Adding more menu options for Windows 98 instead of "dual booting"?

Posted on 2025-03-24, 01:53

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by valnar

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I want to run some custom "DOS" config.sys & autoexec.bat options like I used to in DOS 6.22, but under the Windows 98 kernel. I don't want to load a 3rd party dual-boot menu unless I have to. The long file name support and the kernel of Windows 98 (aka DOS 7.1) is good enough. I can't seem to find …

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Re: [RELEASE] Nuked-SC55, low-level Roland SC-55 series emulator announcement

Posted on 2025-03-22, 13:16

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Well, I've never done this before but I suppose I can gather up all the requirements and try to compile it.. Which of the 3 listed compilers is the best/easiest for Windows?

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Re: 10-Way PCI Graphics Roundup - DOS

Posted on 2025-03-21, 15:46

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by valnar

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clueless1 wrote on 2017-01-25, 00:08: Voodoo3 2000 (1999) Lows: -some issues with LCD monitors according to https://gona.mactar.hu/DOS_TESTS/ Do we know that this means? Thanks.

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Re: Whats the most rare piece of hardware you own?

Posted on 2025-03-19, 18:52

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For me it would have to be my Powerleap PL-IP3/T and my 3dfx voodoo 3 2000 PCI Currently: The same Powerleap PL-IP3/T sporting a Tualatin Celeron 1.4Ghz on an ASUS P2B-B motherboard. It's basically my maxed out DOS/Win98 box, all the way down to ISA support. Previously it was a Diamond Trackstar …

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Re: How many "hobbyist" PCs do you have?

Posted on 2025-03-02, 17:42

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Besides my main rig, servers and a couple laptops, I'm only at 3. Quality over quantity. For my DOS/Win98/XP box it's an ASUS P2B-B with Celeron Tualatin 1.4Ghz on a Slotket. I have two other P2B-B motherboards, fully replaced caps, waiting in the wings should it ever die. I have various weird thin …

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Re: TinyLlama 3

Posted on 2025-02-26, 13:08

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by valnar

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Does anyone know how the Vortex86VGA and SM750 fare in compatibility in DOS games/resolutions? I was looking at this famous chart and didn't see them listed. eg. Do they work with Commander Keen 4? https://gona.mactar.hu/DOS_TESTS/

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Re: [RELEASE] Nuked-SC55, low-level Roland SC-55 series emulator announcement

Posted on 2025-02-25, 12:45

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Thanks everyone.

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Re: [RELEASE] Nuked-SC55, low-level Roland SC-55 series emulator announcement

Posted on 2025-02-24, 15:30

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So late to the game here... Does anyone have a recording of the beginning 30 seconds or so of Doom 2, once the game starts? Most Roland emulators incorrectly let the cymbal ring too long, and was curious if this does that too. IIRC, it's a difference between the SC-55, SC-88 and some emulators. …

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Re: Vintage Kraft joystick not detected!

Posted on 2025-02-16, 12:13

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by valnar

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Mach II it is.... if I can find one. Thanks!

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Re: Vintage Kraft joystick not detected!

Posted on 2025-02-15, 15:09

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by valnar

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Yes this is a necrothread... Does anyone know of a modern interpretation of this Kraft Joystick that simply works with modern Windows PC's? Preferably USB? It doesn't have to be exactly the same form factor, but it will be for retro Apple games.

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