Re: Hardest adventure game you've ever played (DOS/Early WIndows)

Posted on 2020-10-23, 21:22

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Sierra had a reason to keep making "Hint Books" those days. Earlier games are quite hard where there are some nasty puzzles that sometimes really need the hint book. It's like making more money not just from the game, but from these hint books too. King's Quest II had it's fair share of frustrating …

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Re: DOSBox Game Launcher (DOSBox Frontend)

Posted on 2020-10-20, 15:36

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@overload86: haaaalp is underway @Malik: Thanks! Regarding compilation -- the only thing you need is a recent Java SE Development Kit (aka JDK, version 8 or newer) and Apache Ant and the DBGL source . Extract the source code into any folder, open up a Terminal and enter that folder, type 'ant'. …

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Re: DOSBox Game Launcher (DOSBox Frontend)

Posted on 2020-10-18, 04:36

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Hi, rcblanke, it's time to thank you for your excellent front-end. Now that I have completely migrated from Windows to Linux, I have started using DBGL as the frontend in Linux. In Windows I am used to D-Fend Reloaded, for which there is no Linux port. Just one thing, - I prefer to compile programs …

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Re: xp, 2k, nt3.5, nt4, nt5, dos 6 source and more leaked

Posted on 2020-10-09, 22:00

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Some sort of IT expert thinks that Windows has a feature as a Linux powered OS. Eric S. Raymond is a whole lot more than just "some sort of IT expert". He's also probably spent the last 20 years saying that Linux is the way of the future and I couldn't imagine him ever saying anything different. …

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Re: Moderator "It's not okay to bump a thread that's been dead without any new replies for 12 years."

Posted on 2020-10-09, 16:00

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Any updates, new relevant information, new breakthrough or solutions to unsolved problems, or alternate solutions are always welcome to be added, at a later date. Anything that help grow and consolidate knowledge is always encouraged. Sometimes, I get annoyed in other forums, where, after a few …

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Re: dogs in video games

Posted on 2020-09-09, 02:30

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I think arranging the list in alphabetical order makes easier cross checking if the titles provided by the contributors are already on the list.

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Re: dogs in video games

Posted on 2020-09-08, 03:57

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The Secret of Monkey Island (though they needed to be knocked out as soon as they are met - nothing violent, though). Monkey Island 2 : Le Chuck's Revenge. The dog also named Guybrush.

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Re: Last Thinkpad to have XP support?

Posted on 2020-08-30, 14:38

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Yes, I guess T530 is the way to go. And yes, I actually was looking for a used Thinkpad and I don't mind getting used ones, since these Thinkpads are actually built like tanks (well, at least the IBM ones) - "Tankpad"! :D: Both my T42 and X230 are bought second-hand. And they are still rock-solid. I …

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Last Thinkpad to have XP support?

Posted on 2020-08-30, 05:51

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Good day, Anyone know what is the last Thinkpad to have official support for Windows XP? (Official, meaning the drivers are or were available for download from Lenovo.) I have a modest Thinkpad X230 with core i7-3520m (got cheap, used). Wanted to get another Thinkpad but with full-sized keyboard and …

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Re: Could you build a retro PC right now?

Posted on 2020-08-28, 04:22

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Yep, need a(nother) case and power supply here too. Have all the other parts ready.

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Re: Today is Windows 95's 25th Birthday. Share your memories.

Posted on 2020-08-28, 04:03

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Those days, I was not much knowledgable about computers that much, hardware-wise, since all I cared about were the software running on it - games, games, games and applications like Wordstar and LOGO. And did I mention games? Adventures from Sierra, Lucasfilm/Lucasarts, Simulations & Strategy from …

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Re: What is your Favorite CPU and Why ?

Posted on 2020-08-15, 11:58

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I have a fondness for the intel Pentium 133 and Intel 486DX2-66. (Though I grew up with XTs and ATs, I was not much aware of the CPUs at that time, and all I cared about was the games running on it, from Zaxxon, Lode Runner to Karateka and Pit Stop.) I bought (actually asked to get for me, after …

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Re: What's the "signature thing" to do after installing an OS?

Posted on 2020-07-02, 03:46

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All Windows : Show Hidden Files & Extensions of Known Types. (Don't know why MS thought hiding these was a good idea.) Newer Windows : Explorer -> Show files in LIST view Win9x : Install Microsoft Plus!. Set up my favourite Desktop Theme. Newer Windows (XP, 7) : Install MUNT. (A must for me. Can't …

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Re: The New Creative Labs Sound Blaster Drivers Collection. (Updated 6th Jan. 2014)

Posted on 2020-06-29, 15:37

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Malik: That is awesome ! If there had not been such a quick action. I would have re-uploaded the files to an upload place. So thanks Malik, you rock big time ! Actually has been some time since I've been following this forum, due to tight schedules. But nonetheless, I know you would have done the …

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Re: The New Creative Labs Sound Blaster Drivers Collection. (Updated 6th Jan. 2014)

Posted on 2020-06-29, 09:39

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Added SB16MCD - Italian version, courtesy of cyclone3d to Vogonsdrivers. Added SB-SOUND.COM utility, courtesy of Skyscraper to Vogonsdrivers.

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Re: The New Creative Labs Sound Blaster Drivers Collection. (Updated 6th Jan. 2014)

Posted on 2020-06-29, 04:52

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Please someone (quickly!)download these, and upload them to VOGONSDRIVERS ! (the links expire in 7 Days) https://wetransfer.com/downloads/c7be0a927f1cf8f6bff8b326d5ddf78920200627233625/5abc51fdb7f86b6b1148dc016ecb860220200627233654/e910a5 https://wetransfer.com/downloads/ …

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Re: Dosbox dropping pressed keys?

Posted on 2020-06-04, 15:00

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Just dropped in to contribute my similar experiences in GODS while running distribution-specific packages of Dosbox in both latest Arch Linux and Mint 19.3. The spartan becomes unresponsive while a directional movement key is being pressed. I needed to release and press the key again. EDIT : …

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Re: The New Creative Labs Sound Blaster Drivers Collection. (Updated 6th Jan. 2014)

Posted on 2020-05-31, 16:33

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Hey folks, I need the driver for a Sound Blaster Pro 2 (CT1600) but the file/package listed as Sound blaster pro 2 if you look inside actually says it-s the SB Pro Deluxe... Are all these interchangeable? Sorry, been away for sometime, and currently stuck in another country since the covid-19 began …

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Re: The ALS4000 PCI Sound Card - PCI SB Compatibility in Newer Systems

Posted on 2020-03-13, 15:39

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Herculean effort there Malik! Couple of things I'm wondering: 1. Does it send Midi signals through the game port? 2. Have you tried the card on an even newer board? Modern boards allow you to switch of cores, reduce the FSB and lower the CPU multiplier. On an Asrock socket 1156 board I had an i5 …

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Re: Running BAT from autoexec.bat

Posted on 2020-03-11, 01:47

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CALL that Bat, is easy to remember. Yes, it's the CALL command to run an external BATCH file and returns back to the caller. ---***--- call liveinit.bat ---***--- Or you can also "pass" the responsibility to the liveinit.bat file, by placing the "call liveinit.bat" statement at the end of the …

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