Re: Rubber feet browned my PC metal case
Posted on 2021-12-29, 12:53
Goof off contains acetone and will remove paint if you scrub too much. I would try something gentler first like isopropyl alcohol.
Re: Are these normal prices for a 5.25" floppy disk drive?
Posted on 2021-12-25, 04:36
You can find one for around $50 if you are patient. It helps to also search for model numbers.
Re: EGA DOS benchmarks?
Posted on 2021-12-23, 20:28
Well there's twice as much data to move around with 4-color CGA (2bpp) vs 16-color EGA (4bpp). On a slow system with an 8-bit bus that makes a big difference.
Re: How does Sierra's EGA640.DRV even work?
Posted on 2021-12-22, 09:49
Re: Unreal Engine 5- Who's ready for a jump in graphics realism?
Posted on 2021-12-20, 00:47
Re: VLB Controller (Data Technology) FDD Bad?
Posted on 2021-12-17, 16:57
I have had a floppy controller suddenly stop working. Not sure of the cause, I didn't do much troubleshooting beyond other cables/drives. It was integrated in a motherboard so that was a bummer.
Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware
Posted on 2021-12-17, 03:31
Uhh there are loads of new USB mechanical keyboards available...some of them like Leopold are backwards compatible with PS/2.
Re: Get your DOS style music making pants on!
Posted on 2021-12-14, 20:30
Re: how do i make dosbox simulate or emulate printers?
Posted on 2021-12-14, 02:40
I am well aware of the official position that "DOSBox is only for games." It's a lazy excuse when the feature in question would also benefit games.
Re: how do i make dosbox simulate or emulate printers?
Posted on 2021-12-14, 01:34
If OP wanted to print from a game would you give a different response? Why does it matter what is printing?
Re: how do i make dosbox simulate or emulate printers?
Posted on 2021-12-14, 01:03
There were DOS games that used the printer...
Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware
Posted on 2021-12-12, 09:48
At least your honest. Well, exactly. It's not really "wrong" to buy things to make a profit on, any more than to buy them to put in a display case or hoard in a collection never to be seen by anyone again. my own personal view on ebay profiteering is twofold: "If I don't buy it to make a few bucks …
Re: Secret of Monkey Island CD version and weird audio bug
Posted on 2021-12-11, 22:12
If you are using a CD-R and not the original CD-ROM, try burning it at a very reduced speed. Like 1X-4X.
Re: Which Soudtracker / Mod-Player to use with MS-DOS
Posted on 2021-12-11, 09:16
Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware
Posted on 2021-12-06, 22:16
People can do whatever they want with their personal property (within the law). It makes zero difference to me whether somebody puts an old sound card in a computer or in a display case. Anybody who gets worked up over that should probably reassess their priorities.
Re: Revisiting an x86-based alternative to the Raspberry Pi, optimized for retro gaming
Posted on 2021-12-06, 15:37
I don't think a "Win98 mini" makes sense right now. You can easily run Windows 98 on a Pentium 4 system. People are still unloading those for $50. After God knows how much electromigration they've already suffered? They could burn out at any moment. There is a need for fresh silicon. I don't think …
Re: Revisiting an x86-based alternative to the Raspberry Pi, optimized for retro gaming
Posted on 2021-12-06, 02:02
I don't think a "Win98 mini" makes sense right now. You can easily run Windows 98 on a Pentium 4 system. People are still unloading those for $50. Slap in whatever 3D card you want and you're done. I doubt you could manufacture an equivalent mini system for less than $500. Who would buy one at that …
Re: USB ISA cards?
Posted on 2021-12-05, 20:44
EMM Computers designed an XT clone that boots from USB using a CH376S module. The code for the option ROM is here.
Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware
Posted on 2021-12-03, 13:26
The definition of "hoarding objects" is very subjective and personal. One person can have 10 computers and spend much time playing with all. While the next person might have 5 computers and only ever use 2 of them. Which one then is the hoarder? Sheer quantity does not define it. A hoarder is when …
Re: Is it possible add a virtual remap driver from SB/Adlib to MPU-401 in win98?
Posted on 2021-11-22, 13:46
I've read some basics about FM synth and MIDI here: https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=65573 I'm not quite familiar with this, maybe I'm totally talking about bullshit but I hope this is doable: Background: Win98 with WDM driver (especially AC97) has SB emulation and General MIDI MPU-401 synth, …
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