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Help needed running MS-DOS in 132 columns X 90 lines.

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First post, by rug

Posted on 2011-09-24, 11:15

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Hello guys.

Does any one know if it's possible to run DOS in 132 columns X 90 lines?

I am able to run it in 80 columns X 50 lines. But haven't found any software flexible enough to go beyond that.

What's the maximum you guys were able to get?

Cheers,
Rita Graça.

My DOS machine: MS-DOS 6.22, Pentium MMX 200MHz, 64MB RAM, AWE64 Gold, 4GB HD, Philips 19" CRT, 3"1/2 Floppy, CDROM, Parallel ZIP, ThrustMaster FLCS+TQL+Elite.

Reply 1 of 6, by rug

Posted on 2011-09-24, 12:04

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Ok. I've found this utility SetLines 3.1:

http://home.claranet.de/xyzzy/setlines.htm

It claims it goes as high as 132x60!

I tried it on DosBox, but it seems like it doesn't work very well. Anyway, I should give it a try on a real DOS machine.

If anyone has a suggestion, don't be shy!

Cheers,
Rita Graça.

My DOS machine: MS-DOS 6.22, Pentium MMX 200MHz, 64MB RAM, AWE64 Gold, 4GB HD, Philips 19" CRT, 3"1/2 Floppy, CDROM, Parallel ZIP, ThrustMaster FLCS+TQL+Elite.

Reply 2 of 6, by leileilol

Posted on 2011-09-24, 12:35

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132x60 works for me

long live PCem

Reply 3 of 6, by rug

Posted on 2011-09-24, 13:38

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leileilol wrote:
132x60 works for me

What software do you use? What's your hardware set up?

Cheers,
Rita Graça.

My DOS machine: MS-DOS 6.22, Pentium MMX 200MHz, 64MB RAM, AWE64 Gold, 4GB HD, Philips 19" CRT, 3"1/2 Floppy, CDROM, Parallel ZIP, ThrustMaster FLCS+TQL+Elite.

Reply 4 of 6, by jwt27

Posted on 2011-09-24, 13:46

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FreeDos' MODE goes up to 132x60 as well.

Reply 5 of 6, by rug

Posted on 2011-09-24, 14:42

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jwt27 wrote:
FreeDos' MODE goes up to 132x60 as well.

Good tip!

Thanks, jwt27.

Do you reckon it's possible to use FreeDos' MODE with MS-DOS\DR-DOS?

Cheers,
Rita Graça.

My DOS machine: MS-DOS 6.22, Pentium MMX 200MHz, 64MB RAM, AWE64 Gold, 4GB HD, Philips 19" CRT, 3"1/2 Floppy, CDROM, Parallel ZIP, ThrustMaster FLCS+TQL+Elite.

Reply 6 of 6, by kolano

Posted on 2011-09-24, 17:47

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ykhwong's DOSBox /w Setlines works for me across a wide array of modes, though the 80x60 mode wigs out a bit (seems like it's swapping between two modes).

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