Re: Can't allocate more than 64K under DOSBox and Turbo C (malloc fail) [FIXED]

Posted on 2020-04-06, 21:57

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No, I actually bought Turbo C++ 3.1 back when it was new and was extremely bummed to find it was Windows only. Not just the IDE - it wouldn't compile DOS programs at all.

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Re: Can't allocate more than 64K under DOSBox and Turbo C (malloc fail) [FIXED]

Posted on 2020-04-06, 00:07

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The version history of the Borland compilers is so confusing that a few years ago I made this list for my own reference: TURBO C Borland Turbo C 1.0 1987: DOS Borland Turbo C 1.5 1988: DOS Borland Turbo C 2.0 1988: DOS Borland Turbo C 2.0 1 1989: DOS TURBO C++ Borland Turbo C++ 1.0 1990: DOS Borland …

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Re: Can't allocate more than 64K under DOSBox and Turbo C (malloc fail) [FIXED]

Posted on 2020-04-05, 23:22

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OK, this is Turbo C++ 3.0. There never was a Turbo C 3.0. That makes things clearer.

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Re: Doom Eternal Released

Posted on 2020-04-04, 03:21

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keropi wrote on 2020-03-22, 15:09: edit: seems like doomguy is into retro builds 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣[/url] I was confused when I saw references to something called the 'Doom Slayer'. Apparently, this isn't a monster but the new name of the doomguy.

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Re: Opened up my late 70's machine, now what?

Posted on 2020-04-03, 04:50

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But can it run Colossal Cave?

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Re: #VOGONS IRC channel on EFNet

Posted on 2020-04-02, 04:48

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People who aren't familiar with IRC should be aware that it's not private and so is not a good place to discuss controversial issues.

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Re: Can't allocate more than 64K under DOSBox and Turbo C (malloc fail) [FIXED]

Posted on 2020-04-02, 00:57

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Doesn't C make you declare all variables at the beginning of the function? I think declaring on first use was introduced with C++.

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Re: 5.25 Floppy Drive Options Help Needed

Posted on 2020-03-28, 20:21

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What do those cardboard things actually do? Is it to prevent damage in transit?

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Re: Missing floppy drive cage from AOpen HT45 case

Posted on 2020-03-27, 20:35

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Dutchmen all speak English. Try emailing them.

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Re: Any point keeping a Dual Socket 5 server?

Posted on 2020-03-26, 15:35

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No need thank you. I can confirm that this will fit my case.

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Re: Any point keeping a Dual Socket 5 server?

Posted on 2020-03-26, 15:10

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Thank you very much!

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Re: Any point keeping a Dual Socket 5 server?

Posted on 2020-03-25, 21:30

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@PC Hoarder Patrol - thanks that's a start

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Re: Alien Trilogy - what's yer take?

Posted on 2020-03-25, 18:31

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Fox shut down the promising Aliens Quake TC, as I recall.

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Re: Any point keeping a Dual Socket 5 server?

Posted on 2020-03-25, 17:36

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If you take it apart I would appreciate detailed pictures of the hard drive cage. I am looking for one of these, and would like to get a clear idea of what to out look for. Also, please tell me if you find any part numbers on it.

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Re: My retro fleet joined a cult then performed a mass suicide

Posted on 2020-03-25, 16:59

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I've noticed that old computers tend to malfunction around spring time. I guess they don't like changes in ambient temperature.

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Re: Any point keeping a Dual Socket 5 server?

Posted on 2020-03-25, 13:43

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I have a single socket 430NX machine, though it's currently in pieces. It uses the Socrates motherboard.

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Re: Games for Hercules monitor

Posted on 2020-03-24, 13:45

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What Hercules card does it have?

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Re: Recommend me some gold old DOS games?

Posted on 2020-03-24, 00:03

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At first I just threw away the box, intending to keep the disks (space is limited), but after looking up the games on Moby and not liking the sound of them, I got rid of the disks as well.

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Re: Recommend me some gold old DOS games?

Posted on 2020-03-23, 18:29

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I recently threw a copy of that away. It was on one of those 'Award Winners' compilations that came to me as part of a bundle of stuff. I didn't like the look of any of the games so just tossed it. You're saying I made a mistake?

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Re: Recommend me some gold old DOS games?

Posted on 2020-03-23, 10:39

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The original Tetris. Get version 1. Version 3.12 has pointless features you don't need and some annoying bugs.

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