Synchronet on Windows 98SE
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wallyisfound · 2020-09-24 23:43

Does anyone know what the last version to run for Windows 98SE? I've
installed 3.13a and upgraded to 3.15b but I'm not too sure if I can
continue to upgrade.

The website is somewhat fuzzy on where the cut off happened and last,
I want to make sure running 3.15b is safe, little information on any
bugs/vulnerabilities.

The machine is only running the telnet option with everything else
disabled, no doors, etc.

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Stettin · 2020-09-25 02:20

Why not just take a backup and keep trying to upgrade it? I'm not sure
why anyone would want to run Win98SE even under a VM when Synchronet
supports modern operating systems.

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UM-Underminer · 2020-09-25 03:03

Perhaps ease of running a few door games or other programs? 98 had
real dos rather than the ntvdm.

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redbrickchimney · 2020-09-25 04:27

i havent not had a door work in dosemu =)

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UM-Underminer · 2020-09-25 04:29

I haven't had one NOT work, so you may want to solicit some help on
your configs from someone knowledgable.

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nevarro · 2020-09-25 04:51

I'm surprised you made it to 3.15b on Windows 98! That's awesome!

I ran my BBS for years on 98 and have many great memories. I don't
miss running on 98 one bit, though. While 98 can natively run DOS
games, it is terribly unstable, so be ready to baby sit that thing.

EDIT: Teh grammarz

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Havrim · 2020-09-25 07:17

You can just uninstall the latest version if it doesn't work. I'd say
give it a try. But...I don't know what would happen so assume this
post is worthless. I have a few if those lol.

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dmine45 · 2020-09-25 08:39

For door game compatibility, you can still use Windows 10 32-bit. I
have that for my Synchronet board now. I have it running in a
Virtualbox VM. And if you have a really stubborn door game that won't
work right, there's a way to have it work in DOSBOX and it works well.
Regarding how far can you go with Synchronet - I think any 32-bit or
64-bit Windows will work with it.

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wallyisfound · 2020-09-27 14:18

So I'm running Windows 98 due to the limits of the computer Synchronet
is running on. I could downgrade to 95 if stability becomes an issue.
It's 98SE with the unofficial SP3 installed.