In a message dated 1/25/2005 2:16:52 AM Eastern Standard Time, "Larry le Mac" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>>From: "Alan Sargent" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >>That PC must be able to run your games. Have you tried the "Restart in DOS >>mode" selection under the "Shutdown" start menu setting -- this should boot >>it in DOS 7.1. Install DOS on it (as a dual boot with Win98 if you need >>that too). You can use a KVM to share your monitor with it (probably you'll >>want to have separate keyboards and mice though, which isn't too big a >>deal). Sneakernet (floppies, or CDRs if you have big files) will probably >>suffice for file transfer. :( I don't know how to do it. I thought Windows had to run on top of that version of DOS (7.1). If I install DOS 6, wont it screw up Windows? Can you contact me off list and tell me how to do it, or give me a link to instructions? I definitely want to run DOS 6 and be able to play those old games I still have. Since I made the switch to Mac in 1990-91, I don't know much about PC anymore. Well its funny because I was 13 years old then, but I saw those cool icons in the Mac and fell in love with it, I did see Windows 3.1 and thought it was so tacky! And problematic. >I'm looking forward to the responses to this post, as I always get jumped on >as soon as I mention anything to do with Windoze. > >Now we have a real PC hardware/software support thread going... ;o) > > >Larry > Hello Larry, I want everyone in the list to know that I appreciate your help very much, even the critics. The reason why I got really upset about getting an old PC is because of all the problems I would get myself into. An old PC is not easy to maintain, its not like an old mac. I used to have an IBM PS/1 computer (not the common one but one that needed a harddrive that it's impossible to find these days), and I just, well lets just say I rather work on Macs. But anyone can agree with me that DOS games those days were way ahead of their time, great graphics. I still remember how way ahead was "Return To Zork" to anything I had ever seen (when the game was ported to the mac and I got it, it was practically a disaster). When Windows came out, it seemed like a step down, honestly, that's when the PC problems began. Anyone who knew DOS, would have no problem working with it. Honestly, Windows started to "look" decent by the time Win 98 came out. Anyway, this is off topic. I definitely would rather know how to solve the problem with my G3 and not get a PC as an alternative. I looked and read the readme's from Bochs, it can be a little complicated to handle too. I might be able to pick up an older version of Virtual PC for cheap that can work with OS 9 and X (well my problems began as soon as I launched VPC in OS X) so I might stick to OS 9 for VPC. I do remember that the last version of VPC I could actually open my drives in the finder was 2.0 [or was it my configuration in the 6100/66 with DOS card, darn it I am confused!], for some reason, any newer version would not open them, the application would open instead, regardless wether I chose it or not in the preferences. Sorry to have sounded so mean Larry, guess you were just trying to help. I have a Mac Plus, IIci, IIfx, II, IIsi, LC II, Centris 650, PM 6100/66, an 8500/180, a 7600/150, my G3 and one 433MHz PC. 6 of those used regularly. Can't deal with anymore computers please! LOL Lili -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
