Re: Windows 10 stops detecting Munt.
Posted on 2020-09-19, 14:34
I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling Munt, trying both drvsetup repair and drvsetup install, and still nothing works. As if I needed another reason to hate Microsoft.
Re: Compact KVM with VGA / PS/2 ports?
Posted on 2019-08-17, 02:25
I have this: https://www.microcenter.com/product/219291/miniview-2-port-micro-kvm-switch-with-built-in-cables Has 1/8" stereo jacks for switching sound too. Not sure how hard it would be to get in Europe though. I'm considering that one myself and am curious how the display quality (preferably in …
Re: For the Mac Retro Gamers
Posted on 2019-02-22, 16:55
These are pertinent testimonies I've come across: http://www.insidemacgames.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=19447&st=20 https://discussions.apple.com/thread/1563933 NamelessPlayer has several posts on his own endeavors here in VOGONS (long topics, putting "ADB" in the search box is recommended). He …
Re: For the Mac Retro Gamers
Posted on 2019-02-22, 03:20
Thank you for your recommendations so far. Can anyone shed light on ADB vs. USB in regard to X-Wing and TIE Fighter? I know they both predate InputSprockets and I read somewhere else on this forum that someone who tried the same had insurmountable (not game-breaking, just less than ideal) issues …
For the Mac Retro Gamers
Posted on 2019-02-21, 22:55
I have quite a few Macintosh games (chiefly id Software and LucasArts products) but as yet no actual Mac to play them on. As I lean towards what system I'll be investing in I'm stymied on the matter of input device support. I know the Apple Desktop Bus allowed for a common input protocol with …
Re: Unique Force Feedback API Support
Posted on 2019-01-10, 15:41
Thank you very much for posting your research! By chance, do you have The Need for Speed Special Edition and Need for Speed II (Special Edition)? Another user, God Of Gaming, has been unable to get force feedback working with both games. NFSSE uses I-Force 1.0. Not sure what NFSII uses. …
Re: Unique Force Feedback API Support
Posted on 2018-12-27, 20:21
I have edited the initial post to clarify a couple points, and in the months since opted to acquire a CH Force FX that became available on ebay which was missing its power supply (easily replaceable) but is otherwise in fantastic shape. I figure I can use that for Descent II and serious jet sims ( …
Unique Force Feedback API Support
Posted on 2018-07-14, 03:05
AKA my tribute to Great Hierophant whose "Unique PC Hardware and Game Support" post is still one of my best go-to references for decisions on my retro build. I considered posting a comment on his site instead, but putting this much information as attachment to a 6-year old blog post seemed less …
Re: About Ready to Launch...
Posted on 2015-12-14, 20:28
Haven't had this problem. What's the graphics card you're running it with? Suppose it could still be a specific IRQ one of your components is super protective of. If you didn't do it yet, one of the first things I'd try is toggling the PnP OS setting as suggested already. Edit: Read the manual for …
Re: About Ready to Launch...
Posted on 2015-12-14, 18:24
Try the INF driver tweaks from VOGONS driver archive. There is one for PCI detection. Though when I had to do this, I always got an error message on the screen. Not sure I am finding what you are referring to. What exactly is it called and how does it work? Meanwhile I will make another attempt …
Re: About Ready to Launch...
Posted on 2015-12-13, 19:55
Motherboard is AX6BC with the standard Intel i440 chipset: a very popular and ideal setup from back in the day which is how I cannot conceive why there would be such a critical motherboard compatibility issue. All BIOS settings are set to PnP though I tried tweaking them a bit with no change in the …
About Ready to Launch...
Posted on 2015-12-11, 18:27
...my 20th century time machine PC, that is. While I may replace/upgrade some of the existing components in time, right now I have all the function I would like save for this one final issue. Ever since I bought it (new in the box) my Aureal SQ2500 has refused to install in Windows 98 SE. I have …
Re: Serial to Router for Multiplayer?
Posted on 2015-12-08, 20:46
Before this goes any further I think we should rule out any USB-based solutions: my system is Windows 98 vintage and has 1.1 at best. I think the best shot would be some sort of serial-to-ethernet approach but I am concerned about bandwidth and possibly also communication protocols in that case. If …
Re: Serial to Router for Multiplayer?
Posted on 2015-12-08, 18:24
Before this goes any further I think we should rule out any USB-based solutions: my system is Windows 98 vintage and has 1.1 at best. I think the best shot would be some sort of serial-to-ethernet approach but I am concerned about bandwidth and possibly also communication protocols in that case.
Serial to Router for Multiplayer?
Posted on 2015-12-06, 21:35
Apologies in advance if this has ever been brought up before, but I could not find anything definitive on the boards and general searches of the web usually only come up with industrial equipment applications. I do own a PCI ethernet card (one of the countless 3Com models that were pretty much …
Re: Drive overlay software and multibooting
Posted on 2015-02-27, 04:43
Right, the complication from Windows 95 is not necessarily that it will take up the first partition it sees (like DOS, Windows can be made to install to a drive other than C as long as its core boot data is left on C) but rather that it will force a format of your C drive if you want FAT32 and not …
Re: Drive overlay software and multibooting
Posted on 2015-02-26, 14:49
Since you are using one of the later versions of OS/2 that includes it (and because you only mentioned trying to multi-boot 3 operating systems) I was going to recommend keeping it simple and using the IBM boot manager, but then you mentioned BeOS and now I am unsure about your exact intentions. The …
Re: Getting Drives Working Together
Posted on 2015-02-22, 03:53
Been busy lately, but I can let you know for sure the 5.25 drive is a TEAC 7193U (I purchased this very specific make and model for compatibility purposes). I recall verifying all floppy jumpers were in their default position according to documentation I found through Google for the 5.25 (I know the …
Re: Drive overlay software and multibooting
Posted on 2015-02-22, 03:29
Types of partitions would be very pertinent (except for DOS which would have the same rules apply for any version after 5), so could you narrow it down to exactly which versions of Windows 95 and OS/2?
Re: Getting Drives Working Together
Posted on 2015-02-15, 05:00
The single cable does have the twist, so everything adds up there. Know a good source for a reliable cable? The one in question was picked up at a computer parts and service center in Garland, TX.
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