Re: Cleaning and Upgrading My First PC (486 DX4 100) which I've had since 1994
Posted on 2025-02-04, 14:28
In the memory page they say "x 9". That means parity so ECC. Don't know if it is really needed but I would buy/use ECC memory in that case.
Re: EtherDFS - a network drive for DOS
Posted on 2025-02-02, 16:48
As I couldn't get ethersrv-linux to compile on my Asustor NAS because of missing dependencies (which are not in the Asustor repository) I created a statically linked executable on another Linux host. I'll upload it here as it could be of use for somebody else as well. Should run on most x86-64 Linux …
Re: Has anyone here had issues with Aliexpress?
Posted on 2025-01-31, 11:34
I've ordered from Aliexpress many many times over the years. One package got lost. Got three or so rebadged/not working components. And one time a recall for a flashlight which was unsafe to use according to EU regulations. For all cases I got a full refund without problems. So for (I think) 100+ …
Re: PC-DOS 7.10 Rev0 + QEMM9 DOSDATA.SYS Freeze
Posted on 2025-01-31, 08:51
uridium wrote on 2025-01-31, 06:08: You're Awesome! That's brilliant. Thank you! You're welcome. 😀 Did you also needed to add BOOTENABLE:N to the config.sys?
Re: PC-DOS 7.10 Rev0 + QEMM9 DOSDATA.SYS Freeze
Posted on 2025-01-28, 20:32
Could reproduce the problem. Working fix for me was to run these steps: unopt (only needed if it is still in an optimize phase) optimize/nd (=No DOS up) Add parameter "BOOTENABLE:N" to the QEMM386.SYS line in the CONFIG.SYS (maybe not needed if you don't get an error about fastboot during booting) …
Re: Little Big Adventure problems
Posted on 2025-01-27, 18:45
EDIT: well I found the issue. I've been using VIDECDD.SYS recommended by Phil's Computer Lab because of its low memory foot print. Seems LBA hates this driver and doesn't properly access data inside the game - when loading the speech file, it gets corrupted. I've had similar issues using Cute Mouse …
Re: 3D print topic?
Posted on 2025-01-27, 16:43
"eSUN PLA-Matte Light Khaki" is as good as indistinguishable from the old computer grey. To my eyes it's a perfect match. It indeed is. Using this filament already for some time. Created a couple 5.25" bays a couple of days ago for some zip drives. Still need to install them in two pc's but as can …
Re: Where to find internal SATA disc drives in beige color? Are they rare?
Posted on 2025-01-27, 09:53
The color trend had moved from beige to black in the time period when SATA came along. So they were not that common. They do exist though. Got a couple of Sony Nec Optiarc AD-7203S DVD-RW for example here in stock. One with a black and one with a beige front.
Re: Little Big Adventure problems
Posted on 2025-01-26, 16:17
EDIT: well I found the issue. I've been using VIDECDD.SYS recommended by Phil's Computer Lab because of its low memory foot print. Seems LBA hates this driver and doesn't properly access data inside the game - when loading the speech file, it gets corrupted. I've had similar issues using Cute Mouse …
Re: 7-Zip 24.09 for DOS
Posted on 2025-01-12, 20:22
Thanks for making this available. Tried 7zm.exe on my lowest 386 I have (386SX 25Mhz/4Mb). First time I tried it I interrupted the creation of a zip file (supplied the wrong parameters). Rerunning it with the right parameters after that somehow hung my pc. After a reboot I tried it again but …
Re: New SVGA Windows 3.x driver supports multiple resolutions and color depth modes
Posted on 2025-01-05, 23:04
Cyberdyne wrote on 2025-01-05, 21:35: If someone compiles this, maybe upload it here or vogons drivers. I believe it is already available compiled (under Assets): https://github.com/PluMGMK/vbesvga.drv/releases.
Re: WinBox for 86Box Discontinuation Message: How to stop showing every time I click something??
Posted on 2025-01-03, 19:11
Imgema wrote on 2025-01-03, 15:50: Battler wrote on 2024-08-06, 18:17: Easy - you use a different manager Turns out it's not that easy. Can't seem to find any other manager for Windows... What about 86Box Manager (https://github.com/86Box/86BoxManager)? Using that one myself.
Re: New project : MixerBay - audio mixer for the 3.5" drive bay
Posted on 2024-12-30, 11:34
If I understand correctly you have to wire the cable (for most sound cards) externally back inside the case to use it? As most sound cards (at least the ones I have) don't have an internal 3.5mm connector. In my case only one wave table card has an internal 3.5mm connector. If so it's a bit too …
Re: New project : MixerBay - audio mixer for the 3.5" drive bay
Posted on 2024-12-30, 11:17
If I understand correctly you have to wire the cable (for most sound cards) externally back inside the case to use it? As most sound cards (at least the ones I have) don't have an internal 3.5mm connector. In my case only one wave table card has an internal 3.5mm connector. If so it's a bit too …
Re: Aliexpress PS2 to Serial adapter, a quick review
Posted on 2024-12-11, 23:10
Got one myself as well. Good that you didn't buy the PS2toserial from serdashop as I got one of those as well but it didn't work with my KVM's. One of them is a Aten CS1784. Also found out that a ctmouse was not working. A couple of others were working ok. I believe I'm using the Microsoft mouse …
Re: Checkmate SFX-200w - newly produced ATX PSU for Retro PCs?
Posted on 2024-11-26, 09:03
From their site: "You can use on a PC but only with 65watt TDP or lower and on board graphics. Basically, just know what you are doing if building a PC." Seems a bit on the low side if you want to add a decent video card in your retro pc. Could be useful for pre socket 7 pc's though.
Re: Help to make a Windows 98 boot zip disk
Posted on 2024-11-23, 11:24
Tried it in the past and just formated the ZIP disk in Windows 98SE and checked the box to make it bootable. Also copied some extra programs after that to the disk and it just booted right away (after changing the BIOS boot order). So don't know why it's not working for you. But if I have to guess …
Re: Help to make a Windows 98 boot zip disk
Posted on 2024-11-22, 14:24
Tried it in the past and just formated the ZIP disk in Windows 98SE and checked the box to make it bootable. Also copied some extra programs after that to the disk and it just booted right away (after changing the BIOS boot order). So don't know why it's not working for you. But if I have to guess …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2024-11-21, 10:00
That is actually the Waverider 32 + . I own the same card and would really appreciate a scan of the manual and an image of the driver disk.. I own this card as well. Got copies of the driver disks (2 disks). If the disks from PD2JK are bad send me a PM and I'll make copies of the copy. :P Seeing as …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2024-11-20, 07:35
Finally got my hand on an Aztech Waverider 32. Trust 'branded' without the branding. DSC_2402.JPG That is actually the Waverider 32 + . I own the same card and would really appreciate a scan of the manual and an image of the driver disk.. I own this card as well. Got copies of the driver disks (2 …
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