Re: Converting modern video files to older formats

Posted on 2022-03-16, 13:39

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by zyga64

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It depends on CPU in Windows 98 machine. For Pentium 3 and above DivX/Xvid codec is OK. For weaker CPUs I would try mpeg1(VCD resolution)/mpeg2(DVD resolution) (some older graphics cards have decoding or color conversion support in hardware). Of course you need codec pack (KLite codec pack, of …

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Re: Kingston KNE-20xx drivers needed

Posted on 2022-02-08, 13:59

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by zyga64

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Try here: http://web.archive.org/web/20000815210139/htt … ers/default.asp

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Re: Simplest way to mount SAMBA share on DOS with packet driver and mTCP

Posted on 2022-01-12, 17:53

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by zyga64

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I have 4Gb FAT16 partition in my Debian dedicated for EtherDFS. According to Wikipedia it can be up to 16GB for 256kB clusters (FAT16B table on the right side).

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Re: ATI Rage XL 8MB on 486 PCI

Posted on 2022-01-05, 13:35

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by zyga64

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Someone already modified this card to work on 5V only motherboards: Modding a "New" ATI Rage XL PCI GPU to Work on a Vintage Motherboard

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Re: SB PCI128 or SB AudioPCI ESS1371 - Which is better?

Posted on 2021-12-25, 13:30

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by zyga64

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Here for ES1370: http://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=1 … menustate=47,38 Here for SB PCI128 (Creative): http://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=1 … menustate=45,38

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Re: Anyone know what YMF 724f card this is?

Posted on 2021-11-30, 10:11

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by zyga64

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The two jumpers that are close together are probably for switching from the amplified to the line-out output and vice versa. BTW. I should have exact same card somewhere. That 5 pin header does indeed looks like an SB-Link. To be absolutely sure, you can check with a multimeter where GND is. …

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Re: FastDoom. A new Doom port for DOS, optimized to be as fast as possible for 386/486 personal computers!

Posted on 2021-11-30, 09:56

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If I remember correctly Scitech Display Doctor 6.53 displays LFB address after startup. http://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=346

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Re: Introducing HWiNFO16 (for 8086/88/186/188/286)

Posted on 2021-11-29, 17:22

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by zyga64

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Ok. Version 1.5 raport: - CMI8330 PnP is now correctly detected ( I think this is the most detailed description I have seen), - Cirrus Logic VGA now correctly connected to ISA bus (instead of MCA), - when UM9008F is plugged in program still hangs at: Checking: GUS [port 210] Strange behavior: when …

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Re: Introducing HWiNFO16 (for 8086/88/186/188/286)

Posted on 2021-11-27, 21:02

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by zyga64

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Ok, this is my 286 rig: Unknown VLSI SCAMP (VL82C311L/VL82C113) board (possibly PC CHIPS). Amibios string: 20-0001-001223-00101111-0505910-KB-8042--0 - CPU: HARRIS 286 20MHz - RAM: 4x1MB SIMM - VGA: Cirrus Logic ISA CL-GD5422 1MB - soundcard: CMI8330 (SB16 and WSS compatible) - A220 I5 D1 H5 T4 - …

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Re: 286 M216A VER 1.1 help with docs and memory

Posted on 2021-11-17, 08:32

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by zyga64

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You already have memory onboard in form of DIP chips. Probably 1MB. For 286 this should be sufficient. If you want, you can upgrade memory by adding SIPP modules - U12, U13, U14, U15 (or 30 pin SIMM if you exchange sockets - they are pin compatible).

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Re: Windows versions of DOS games list

Posted on 2021-11-11, 20:02

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Lion King Lemmings

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Re: Modding support for AMD K6-2 into a Socket 5 Award BIOS?

Posted on 2021-10-28, 18:12

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by zyga64

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@Sphere478 I think Jan's email shouldn't be published here in non-obfuscated form.

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Re: Does any one have Drivers for a jetway 618AF motherboard

Posted on 2021-10-27, 09:06

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by zyga64

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Some files can be downloaded from web archive: http://web.archive.org/web/20070621164340/htt … wnloads/driver/ Either from USA Site1 or USA Site 2

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Re: Trident TVGA8900C - snowing and gaussian effect

Posted on 2021-10-26, 10:28

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by zyga64

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retardware wrote on 2021-10-26, 09:47: These DIP DACs were socketed because they failed quite often. So you might try changing it with another one, and see whether this makes a difference. This might be a good point ! https://youtu.be/MZvCcadwblg

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Re: Trident TVGA8900C - snowing and gaussian effect

Posted on 2021-10-26, 09:20

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by zyga64

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Yes, you can replace tantalum capacitors with ordinary electrolytic. It's worth to try just to eliminate one of the possibilities. It is always a good idea to check the quality of the supply voltage (if you have access to osciloscope). Among early motherboards, they sometimes suffer from ISA bus …

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Re: soundcard for my setup

Posted on 2021-10-26, 07:10

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by zyga64

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It depends... My choice is: 1. SBPro2 (AZT2316, ESS1868, Yamaha OPL3 SAx... to name a few good, hassle-free) + alternatively GUS 2. AWE64 3. SB Live! / Audigy

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Re: Browsers, XP, Linux, Mint, everything

Posted on 2021-10-24, 09:41

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by zyga64

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Ok, perhaps I jumped to a conclusion too hastily. But it seems unlikely to me why you wouldn't want to expand the memory on your computer. You can bought DDR2 memory very cheap these days. Here in Poland you can buy 2x2GB DDR2 SO-DIMM for the equivalent of ~15 euros. I didn't mean to offend you. …

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Re: Browsers, XP, Linux, Mint, everything

Posted on 2021-10-23, 19:06

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by zyga64

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Congratulation, you trolled us beautifully 😀

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Re: Is the HP DX2200 a good Windows98 SE gaming PC?

Posted on 2021-10-23, 08:06

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by zyga64

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in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Yes, MS-7042 being socket 478 board with VIA chipset will be just fine. You may also consider AMD platform (athlon64) - Socket 754 AGP VIA based motherboards.

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Re: Browsers, XP, Linux, Mint, everything

Posted on 2021-10-22, 19:24

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by zyga64

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Upgrade it to 4GB and install modern Linux. I recommend MX-Linux https://mxlinux.org/ It will run all modern browsers. 1GB ram is not sufficient for web browsing today 🙁

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