Re: Retro OSes for retro computers

Posted on 2023-08-18, 10:03

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by TechieDude

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ioncannon wrote on 2023-01-24, 15:44: Anyone remember a homebrew OS in the 2000s called StormOS? All trace of it is gone but was a cool project someone had. I've heard about it, you can find it on archiveos.org. From what I know, it was originally based on Nexenta Core Platform 2.0 and basically …

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Re: NTVDM on windows 10 x64

Posted on 2022-11-25, 22:38

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It's allowed by the GPLv2, just like the blob for the nvidia linux kernel driver... It also won't extend anything, it's not like you can use that on native Linux... First off, my apologies for not replying to you earlier, I totally missed your reply. Second, that's precisely the point. You can only …

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Re: Creative Audigy EAX HD SB0090 Sound Card

Posted on 2022-08-31, 21:25

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Wait, do you want drivers for Windows, or DOS? Generally, you're better off using ISA cards for DOS, since compatibility with DOS games can suck with this card. As for Windows, this should do the trick: https://www.philscomputerlab.com/sound-blaster-audigy.html Follow the instructions and you should …

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XBCD Windows 9x Outrage

Posted on 2022-07-16, 13:49

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by TechieDude

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A little backstory: So, my Logitech F710 died yesterday, specifically two tiny resistors next to the IC of the receiver broke off, making it paperweight, not seen by the PC at all, not even as an unknown device. Now, if I had those tiny (and I mean REALLY tiny!) parts and a hot air station, I would …

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Re: 20th Anniversary of Vogons

Posted on 2022-07-16, 11:42

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Only 4 more years, and it will be legally allowed to ride any kind of motorbike in my country 😆 For the record, you can only ride up to 125cc (or was it 250cc?) until you're 24 here.

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Re: The Changeling 3dfx Voodoo 5 5500

Posted on 2022-07-16, 11:16

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Alpha blending! I always forget whats the "best" setting between sharper and smoother. In all cases, filtering quality was set to High, glide api for the game. As far as I read online High filtering quality and Sharper alpha blending enables the 3dfx ""22bit"" post process filter(looking at the …

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Re: List of motherboards with SB-link (PC/PCI) header

Posted on 2022-07-16, 11:13

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ynopot wrote on 2022-07-15, 13:44: I tried, but I still don't understand if it works How can i check? Duke 3D keeps crashing WIN98 […] Show full quote I tried, but I still don't understand if it works How can i check? Duke 3D keeps crashing WIN98 Without cable connected. no_sb-link.jpg With cable …

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Re: nusb36e Windows 98 USB 2.0

Posted on 2022-06-28, 10:52

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You want to install KernelEx, don't you? Welp, here you go: There are also further updates to KernelEx. You can find them on https://retrosystemsrevival.blogspot.com/ To keep top performance and compatibility, leave it disabled by default, enabling it only for specific programs.

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Re: nusb36e Windows 98 USB 2.0

Posted on 2022-06-28, 09:36

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by TechieDude

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Oh, that's great! Enjoy! Say, what system do you have anyway?

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Re: Retro Rig Photo Thread

Posted on 2022-06-28, 08:48

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by TechieDude

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To be fair, dumb as it is, it's easy to make that mistake when the USB port is not directly in your sight

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Re: nusb36e Windows 98 USB 2.0

Posted on 2022-06-28, 08:35

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You are generally going to have a better time using the English version with those unofficial patches, as most of them are made with only that in mind, with only some being available for other languages, like Italian or German

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2022-06-09, 21:18

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by TechieDude

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TrashPanda wrote on 2022-06-09, 08:12: badmojo wrote on 2022-06-09, 07:33: Radical Vision wrote on 2022-06-07, 14:13: I will like to use acid on scrappers, that used to destroy Pentium PRO CPUs, 3Dfx cards and other good stuff >>>>> Are you 9 years old? Are you being too generous ? I think so, even …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-06-01, 16:00

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*snip* quite a good result for 4 euros in the end then, nice fix on the gamepad too - always satisfying to return an item to working condition Yep, it's the best kind of feeling 😁 Meditation got nothing on it Can't wait for next Sunday to see what I'll find there. I still remember how the first …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-05-29, 23:45

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by TechieDude

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After two years of not going to flea markets and the like, I went ahead and did today. And found only two gamepads to be worth buying: An original PS2 controller, which surprisingly is in great condition, albeit dirty. I don't even have a PS2 since 2016, but I do have a USB adapter to use it on PC. …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2022-05-24, 15:27

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by TechieDude

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RandomStranger wrote on 2022-05-24, 14:46: Thanks! With NFS5a.dll it's all fixed. Even the frame rate to 65 fps, not ideal for benchmarking, but it's alright. At least it works with a decent frame rate. You're welcome 😁 Glad I could help.

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2022-05-22, 23:16

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Thanks. Will try the DLL from Porsche Unleashed, though I had no similar issues with TNT2 in NFS4. The omega driver doesn't seem to support the FX5700. Probably like the driver version (45.23) it's based on, only offically supports early FX cards like the FX5800/5600/5200 series. I don't know if it …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2022-05-21, 10:47

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Started performance testing my finished Windows 98 box and got through about one third of the games I plan to check, also disqualifying some because of Vsync issues. Looks like I'll have a lot more of those. Everything trying to go for 30/60fps if I set my screen to 60Hz or 38/75fps if I set it to …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2022-05-19, 00:57

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by TechieDude

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debs3759 wrote on 2022-05-18, 21:30: I love a story with a happy middle 😄 Felt more like a middle finger if you ask me. EDIT: Never mind, found it in my bed when I went to sleep 🤣

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2022-05-18, 21:26

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by TechieDude

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Misplaced the receiver of my Logitech F710 and looked for it all over my room. Not only I didn't find it, I stupidly managed to knock over the water bottle I had on my desk, giving the box of older graphics cards next to it a nice shower... Luckily, it wasn't that much water, and it was hot and …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2022-05-18, 09:16

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by TechieDude

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Well, it's mostly yesterday, but I tested some old DDR1 DIMMs that I had laying around and hadn't gotten around to testing until now. They turned out fine.

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