Subj : Re: Virtual machine
To   : Newtype Len
From : kirkspragg
Date : Thu May 23 2024 01:03:34

 NL> The only real solution is to set up a virtual machine and run it off of
 NL> that. I'm savy enough with computers to do this, but I wanted to go
 NL> outside of my expertise and learn what you need to do to setup and run a
 NL> virtual machine. Have any of you done it before, and what would I need
 NL> to get started?

Most VM solutions will have guides that explain how to install a guest OS, I imagine from the age of the game you'll be wanting to use Win98?

Also worth considering is that Dosbox-x can run Win 98 (see the wiki for instructions dosbox-x.com/wiki/Home) for instructions. Also can emulate a 3dfx card for 3d, soundbaster for sound ect. Its all pretty well described on the wiki.

Not sure how you are going to get you game installed in the VM though, usually one get's and .ISO image for the original intall & mounts that as CD in the VM (dosbox can do that too) - but I don't think your steam version will have come with the original CD or an ISO. you'll need to look for that, try searching archive.org for it.

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