Subj : x64 or x86 for new install?
To   : Carpetgunk
From : MRO
Date : Fri Apr 11 2025 15:44:39

  Re: x64 or x86 for new install?
  By: Carpetgunk to All on Fri Apr 11 2025 12:13 pm

 > Hey folks,
 >
 > I've been working on a new SBBS install on a 64-bit Win Server 2025
 >
 > instance
 > in AWS, and selected the 16-bit program support when I installed Synchronet,
 > and installed NTVDMx64 as well. But, before I get any further down the road
 > and before I start installing any doors, are there any thoughts on whether
 > or not this environment should be okay for the BBS and doors, or should I
 > turn back and go a 32-bit route?

You should absolutely run it in a windows 10 32bit environment in a vm.
I wouldn't trust some hacked ntvdm. furthermore, some windows update could come by and either remove it or bork something.

I think running it in a 32bit vm is the smart thing to do if you want to run doorgames. Not only that, but running it in a vm makes it easy to work with and backup.

I run several bbses at once and what i learned is you should eliminate what can go wrong.  Perhaps in the future we will have a better alternative for 64bit oses.
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