2009-05-02 23:12:18 +02:00
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DOSBox v0.55
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2009-05-02 23:03:37 +02:00
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Usage:
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With the new internal shell I've changed the command line a bit, so let's just give some
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examples of what you can do now.
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dosbox
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With nothing on the command line you'll end up on the internal drive and from there you
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can mount directories as drives.
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dosbox [filename/directory]
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If dosbox detects a directory it'll mount that as c:\ and then start the shell.
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If dosbox doesn't detect a directory it'll assume you mean an executable this can be
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.bat .com .exe. Doesn't need to have extension included. Then it'll strip the directory
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from the filename and mount that as c:\ and then run the file.
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You can also add commands to be executed before the main program starts. Or you can use them
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to start the program.
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To add commands use the -c command line switch.
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For example
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dosbox c:\atlantis\atlantis.exe -c "MOUNT D C:\SAVES" "SET TEST=blah"
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This would mount c:\atlanis as c:\ and run atlantis.exe from that directory but before it
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does that it would first mount C:\SAVES as the D drive and set the environment variable test to blah.
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Dragging files or directories onto the DOSBox executable should also work.
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Internal Programs:
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MOUNT
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Program to mount local directories as drives inside DOSBox.
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HWSET
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Utility to setup the emulated hardware running inside DOSBox, only working for emulated sound cards.
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UPCASE <Linux Version only>
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Utility to convert all files subdirectories of a local directory into upcase so DOSBox can use that directory
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for mounting. This tool can be quite dangerous if used unproperly. You have been warned.
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To get more information about how to use one these programs use the the /? command line switch.
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Special Keys:
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ALT-ENTER Go full screen and back.
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CTRL-F10 Capture/Release the mouse.
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CTRL-F11 Slowdown emulation.
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CTRL-F12 Speedup emulation.
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System requirements:
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====================
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Fast machine my guess would be pentium-2 400+ to get decent emulation
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of games written for an 286 machine.
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FAQ:
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1.Q: I've got a Z instead of a C at the prompt.
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A: In DOSBox you can mount directories as drives
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in win32: mount c D:\ would give you an C in DOSBox which points
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at D:\ in win32
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in linux: mount c /home/username would give you and C in DOSBox
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which points at /home/username in Linux
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2.Q: The window is too small.
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A: When you mouse touches the edges of the DOSBox screen you can click and drag it to
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the size you prefer.
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3. Check the site/forum.
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Building your own Version DOSBox:
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=================================
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Dowload the source.
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Check the INSTALL in the source distribution.
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Special Thanks:
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===============
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Vlad R. of the vdmsound project for excellent sound blaster info.
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Tatsuyuki Satoh of the Mame Team for making an excellent FM emulator.
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The Bochs and DOSemu projects which I used for information.
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Freedos for ideas in making my shell.
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Contact:
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========
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Harekiet harekiet@zophar.net
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http://dosbox.zophar.net
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