Advice - zip spanning between modern Windows and MS-DOS

Posted on 2020-06-22, 23:56

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by simbin

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in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

I'm trying to zip some large files across floppies, to unzip on MS-DOS. I'm using 7-Zip on Windows, but its naming convention doesn't play nice with 8 characters. Copy code to clipboard 1 EXAMPLE.zip.001 2 EXAMPLE.zip.002 3 EXAMPLE.zip.003 Does anyone know a solution?

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Re: Half-Life WON - X-Fi - EAX - Windows 7

Posted on 2019-08-01, 10:11

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UCyborg wrote: You need to change ALchemy settings for Half-Life; set Buffers to 5 and Duration to 10. Thanks so much, works perfectly! Didn't even consider changing defaults - ALchemy newbie 😀

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Half-Life WON - X-Fi - EAX - Windows 7

Posted on 2019-08-01, 06:02

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by simbin

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Half-Life is one of those games still in my wayback log - sacrilege right!? Even though the enhanced Steam version would certainly be the easy approach, I prefer a mostly vanilla experience on my primary gaming desktop. So far I've installed the following: Half-Life (Retail/WON) v1.1.1.0 Resolution/ …

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SATA III drive - breaks SATA II AHCI on nForce4 - reverts to SATA 150 MB/s - possible workaround?

Posted on 2018-08-28, 11:59

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by simbin

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SATA III drive - breaks SATA II AHCI on nForce4 - reverts to SATA 150 MB/s - possible workaround? *Windows XP* Trying to get SATA II AHCI working on my Abit KN8 SLI (nForce4), but the SATA III SSD I'm using causes a bug with the nForce drivers and reverts to 150 MB/s - or so the story goes. There …

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Re: Recapping GA-5AX v5.2 with solid capacitors

Posted on 2017-03-29, 01:59

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Jade Falcon wrote: Never use lower raited caps. Richo wrote: ^ this higer voltage np not lower That's what I thought but I wasn't sure if solid caps were different somehow. People also claim these motherboards really only need 16v.

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Recapping GA-5AX v5.2 with solid capacitors

Posted on 2017-03-28, 22:28

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by simbin

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I recently picked up a GA-5AX v5.2 that randomly fails to post. Upon inspection, I noticed a couple of the 330uF 25v caps near the CPU are bulging. Phil is recommending 16v solid caps instead of the original 25v rating. Is that okay? http://www.philscomputerlab.com/ga-5ax-capacitor-replacing.html I …

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Re: Shipping CPU from UK to USA

Posted on 2017-03-20, 18:01

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by simbin

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Wow, that's insane about the Pentium Pros. I've heard others talk about their packages getting stuck in customs but nothing like that. It's almost like they held your package for ransom. The seller quoted me the cost of shipping plus post through Royal Mail. The £5 you mentioned is about what I …

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Shipping CPU from UK to USA

Posted on 2017-03-20, 16:37

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I'm new to ordering retro computer parts overseas and wanted to ask for some advice. I'm wanting to purchase a bare OEM socket 7 chip from a UK seller. The chip itself is only $20 but shipping would be almost $25. Does that seem right or are they overcharging? It doesn't seem like a tiny bare chip …

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Re: Issues with SB16 emulation with SB Live Win98

Posted on 2016-08-28, 07:52

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I was also setting up SB16 emulation this week and here's what worked for me. Reserve IRQ5 for Legacy/ISA in the BIOS PNP OS = NO in the BIOS (may not be necessary) Disable all COM/LPT ports in the BIOS (may not be necessary) Install SB Liveware 3.0 CD from Vogons (Several fellow Vogons recommended …

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Re: Duke Nukem 2 ADPCM fix?

Posted on 2016-08-25, 22:12

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by simbin

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I tried it on my SB Live! with SB16 emulation and it doesn't seem to work.

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Re: Duke Nukem 2 ADPCM fix?

Posted on 2016-08-25, 08:40

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I ask and I answer, i used Blaster Master 6.2, it is a dos sound program. Only it can not open 3 files, i think because they are too small, but those files are not compressed, Because Audacity does open them, and plays them. These files are SB_17.MNI SB_19.MNI and SB_22.MNI. All else i converted …

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Re: SB16 Emu on Live! Not Being Detected By Windows

Posted on 2016-08-24, 08:23

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by simbin

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The Sound Blaster 16 Emulation. I need it so most of the DOS games will actually get some decent music. All of my DOS games run perfect but without the SB16 Emulation most of the games are either general midi or no sound at all. Coincidentally, I'm working with SB16 Emulation recently and have a …

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Re: Advice modern (black) desktop AT case for ASUS VL/I-486SV2G

Posted on 2016-08-18, 19:41

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I would actually be happy with a black ATX (desktop) case, if my motherboard fits. A few years ago I could actually find them. Now all I see is the ITX form factor, when it comes to desktops - everything else is towers. Try HTPC chassis . Good idea buy a white/beige AT case, some sand paper, some …

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Re: Advice modern (black) desktop AT case for ASUS VL/I-486SV2G

Posted on 2016-08-16, 01:45

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I have one and agreed! You could always use a 5.25 in a drive adaptor to fix that. More 3.5s for hard drives that way! Oh and it has the mounting holes for AT I really like the looks of this one, although I could do without the front panel USB (probably not an option in 2016) and it's missing the …

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Re: Advice modern (black) desktop AT case for ASUS VL/I-486SV2G

Posted on 2016-08-16, 01:23

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I edited my hec reply with the model number. Its 1mm thick steel even! I have some HEC cases and like them a lot. However, the sideways 3.5" bays in the 7106bb makes me mental lol It's like that case can't make up its mind.. desktop.. tower.. desktop.. tower Thanks for looking. I know a solution …

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Re: Advice modern (black) desktop AT case for ASUS VL/I-486SV2G

Posted on 2016-08-16, 01:13

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Looks like the haf xb by coolermaster and the cm elite 360 may suit your needs Thanks, both cases look like they'd work. Do you know if there's anything slimmer height-wise? I really don't need all those extra drive bays. It just needs a spot for one CD-ROM and Floppy and be able to accommodate …

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Re: Advice modern (black) desktop AT case for ASUS VL/I-486SV2G

Posted on 2016-08-15, 23:44

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This is all I found in like 10 minutes of searching: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-BLACK-DESKTOP-PC-Computer-Case-Build-PC-Pentium-486-386-Enclosure-slight-chi-/182238733485?hash=item2a6e4664ad:g:4MsAAOSw6n5Xq7z0 $150 with shipping YIKES! That case looks like it has paint bubbles too. I would …

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Advice modern (black) desktop AT case for ASUS VL/I-486SV2G

Posted on 2016-08-15, 18:42

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by simbin

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I'm trying to keep it retro with a modern look. I'm having trouble finding a black modern (desktop) case for a ASUS VL/I-486SV2G. It's a full AT motherboard. Most of the cases I see are towers. I like the classic desktop look and I prefer no front USB ports - I realize this is going to be a …

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Re: Roland MT-32, CM-32L + General MIDI for $50 Building a MIDI box

Posted on 2016-07-11, 18:22

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by simbin

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in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Retro RGB consoles took over life but now I'm back. 😀 Has any progress been made on a Raspberry Pi - MT-32/SC-55 - device? Thanks

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Re: What is this motherboard slot for?

Posted on 2016-05-07, 22:26

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by simbin

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mrau wrote: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asus_Media_Bus Learn something new everyday - thanks!

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