Subj : Re: Ele/Linux and dosemu2
To   : DIGIMAUS
From : Mike Powell
Date : Sat Jul 27 2024 09:33:00

> The code was meant to be compiled using Virtual Pascal originally and not in
> Free Pascal.  VP was written
> entirely in x86 assembly and will never be updated according to its last
> developer.  The error Marty is getting
> is due to the code not being properly rewritten for use with Free Pascal.  Tha
> entire codebase would need to be
> updated--it's 25+ years old now--to properly compile in Free Pascal without
> issues.  The error he presented
> means that the instruction was given a value that is too large for what it's
> designed to handle and it's buried quite deep.

Thanks, I forgot we had someone here who knows Pascal.

> MBSE is old code also but it's been constantly updated over the years and
> there's still a lot more to do which
> is why I am finally teaching myself C.  Having a Pascal background helps as I
> can read C semi-fluently.

When I was monkeying with the ifcico code, I was actually able to figure
out a couple of the errors and fix them, but then I got to one where if I
fixed it (according to the "internet forums" fix), it caused another error.

I was able to get the older, but also precompiled, version working so I
quickly lost interest.

> However, even with my glasses, I can't C well right now...

LOL, yeah, what a drag it is to get old.  ;)


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