Re: Most stable and compatible win9x configuration

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How did you came to this conclusion based on those two dates? At the time DX7 was released, Windows 98 (and even Win95 OSR2.5) was still the main PC gaming platform. Windows 2000 was brand new and previous NT-based operating systems were not designed with gaming in mind. Thanks for answers. Well, …

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Re: Most stable and compatible win9x configuration

Posted on 2021-07-20, 13:38

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DirextX 7.0a came out in late 1999 and is generally considered to be the most compatible for Win9x gaming. ... IMO, for the least problematic and most compatible PC retro gaming experience, you need three systems: one for DOS, a second one for Win9x and a third one for WinXP. ... And while it's …

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Re: Philips Rhythmic Edge PSC703 install CD please

Posted on 2021-07-15, 13:50

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Big thank you ! The DOS driver is also on this page ... Found working XG drivers elsewhere (legacy edition). If someone has the install CD, I am still interested.

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Philips Rhythmic Edge PSC703 install CD please

Posted on 2021-07-10, 17:33

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Hello, would someone please post a link or upload to archive.org or (better) vogons library the install CD for Philips Rhythmic Edge PSC703 ? https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/a-soundblaster,368-15.html I am looking for the DOS drivers and the Yamaha SoftSynthesizer S-YXG50 as the links posted by …

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Re: Dell D Dock Expansion Station

Posted on 2021-05-02, 12:29

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by Dhigan

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Thanks cyclone3d.

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Dell D Dock Expansion Station

Posted on 2021-04-17, 09:54

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Along the road, I have collected a few Dell Latitude D family laptops. I am now trying to get the most of a Dell-d-dock-expansion-station and the included PCI slot. I started with this thread : https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=62585&p=700854&hilit=dock%20expansion%20station#p700854 Though …

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Re: Best CGA & Hercules games

Posted on 2020-10-18, 20:30

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https://www.mobygames.com/images/shots/l/169-the-ancient-art-of-war-dos-screenshot-title-screen.gif How could you guys not be talking about The Ancient Art of War in it's CGA glory ? It's a lovely game, thank you for sharing. How does it look in monochrome? Can it be emulated on Hercules? I used to …

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Re: Rare storage media aficionado build

Posted on 2020-10-18, 20:02

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by Dhigan

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As the wise Tetrium wrote : I'd first make a list of what exact formats you will want to support. In the end it will come down to saving as many internal connections as possible by using as many external ones as you can Ow man, there's so many different roads that you can walk to try and get what …

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Re: What is the best Thin Client for Windows 98 (SE)

Posted on 2020-08-06, 15:21

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by Dhigan

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How about using a portable pc without a display panel ? You then have plenty to chose from and can pick the one that suits your requirements.

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Re: The AT cases with built-in stereo speakers thread!

Posted on 2020-08-06, 15:13

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compaq-presario-desktop-2200-restoration

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Re: Colorado Jumbo 350 Tape Backup Drive QIC Floppy Interface

Posted on 2020-04-30, 13:40

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Ok, bad wiring was the cause ... It's now working using W98SE MS backup. I restored a little less than 120Mb in 34 mn ...

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Re: What was the first fan-made level/map/mod for a commercial game?

Posted on 2020-04-27, 19:47

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In the strategy game family, The Ancient Art of War in 1984 was among the first (if not the first) to have a campaign editor. The game allows players to create their own maps, formations, and missions. https://www.mobygames.com/images/shots/l/171-the-ancient-art-of-war-dos-screenshot-game-options. …

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Re: Colorado Jumbo 350 Tape Backup Drive QIC Floppy Interface

Posted on 2020-04-22, 09:28

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Thanks for reply. https://jeffpar.github.io/kbarchive/kb/135/Q135896/] Microsoft Backup works only with the 1992 or later versions of the tape drives listed below. .... The following tape drives are compatible with Backup: - QIC 40, 80, and 3010 tape drives made by the following companies, and …

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Colorado Jumbo 350 Tape Backup Drive QIC Floppy Interface

Posted on 2020-04-21, 17:48

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Hello, I am trying to have fun with tape drive . But still no joy with the colorado 350 ... https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-a1x7hg2jgk/images/stencil/608x608/products/1107/7070/colorado-350mb-internal-tape-drive-350-1.18__43886.1489919892.jpg?c=2 https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/uB0AAOSwRLZaTpAJ/s- …

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Re: Games for Hercules monitor

Posted on 2020-04-01, 06:56

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How about you don't have a graphic card but, just a Monochrome Display Adapter ? You can play games but in ascii. You could try the first Wizardry as an example. I can't find pictures of what it looked like ... But it was pretty playable, I spent countless hours on it !

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Re: Best CGA & Hercules games

Posted on 2020-03-21, 08:32

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by Dhigan

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How could you guys not be talking about The Ancient Art of War in it's CGA glory ?

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Re: Backpack 5.25" Floppy Drive for PC?

Posted on 2020-03-18, 21:58

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Well ... I tried but no luck 🙁 Did DOS and win98SE versions. I can see the green light of the floppy drive, but can't figure out if the drive is dead or if I don't have the good driver. Any ideas ?

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Lowest PC configuration to play 3gp video ?

Posted on 2020-03-18, 21:52

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Following this thread on TCPMP MP4 Can Be Played on Windows 95/98/ME! well ... the answer is : if you have the right CPU ! virtual machine is cheating ;-) But, what would be the lowest configuration to play 3GP video files ? We know it works with any P3 and 128 Mo with win98SE. - 3gp (container) …

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Re: Backpack 5.25" Floppy Drive for PC?

Posted on 2020-03-09, 21:45

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by Dhigan

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Horun wrote on 2020-03-08, 21:14: Have you tried the BackPack Floppy driver ? Thanks ! I will have a try at them and let you know.

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Re: Backpack 5.25" Floppy Drive for PC?

Posted on 2020-03-08, 20:46

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by Dhigan

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Hello ! I have the ROTEC RF542BT à 360ko floppy drive parallel port. Still looking for the driver ... Anyone please ?

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