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State of the Linux arcade?
screaming:
I'm looking to rebuild my arcade machine running Windows XP into something that's easier to remotely manage, like Linux. I'm very proficient in Linux, so I don't want this to turn into a Linux vs. Windows but I would still like to know the general status of running an arcade on a linux machine.
I see someone has built a Linux version of Mamewah - that's pretty sweet. I'll eventually port my own FE, but I need something in the meantime.
I know there's xmame and advmame, also very sweet. But what about NES, N64, Genesis, and SNES emulators? Are they as good as thier Windows counterparts?
There are other considerations too, like the IPAC, GPWiz49 interfaces and Happs trackball that I have. Are there any issues with those?
I wouldn't mind seeing a general comparison or at least general thoughts on the topic, as long as the post is meaningful. Please don't be lame.
-Steve.
SirPoonga:
--- Quote from: screaming on January 30, 2006, 12:20:19 pm --- There are other considerations too, like the IPAC, GPWiz49 interfaces and Happs trackball that I have. Are there any issues with those?
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I think GPWiz49 can only be programmed via windows if oyu wanted to use something like my set49mode (though I'd find a cross platform way of doing that if it was possible). Otherwise you can switch modes through hardware.
Have you tried using rdp for windows to manage it? Though I think VNC is less of a resource hog.
screaming:
--- Quote from: SirPoonga on January 30, 2006, 12:33:36 pm ---I think GPWiz49 can only be programmed via windows if oyu wanted to use something like my set49mode (though I'd find a cross platform way of doing that if it was possible). Otherwise you can switch modes through hardware.
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Having to switch modes via hardware is a roadblock for me, as I prefer beautiful function. I'm not familiar with your set49mode program though - Did you get an API from RandyT or do you just call his software switcher?
--- Quote from: SirPoonga on January 30, 2006, 12:33:36 pm ---Have you tried using rdp for windows to manage it? Though I think VNC is less of a resource hog.
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I use VNC now, but using ssh is not only less bandwidth intensive, but lets me do some management tasks while I'm at work ;)
-Steve.
SirPoonga:
--- Quote from: screaming on January 30, 2006, 01:02:11 pm ---
--- Quote from: SirPoonga on January 30, 2006, 12:33:36 pm ---I think GPWiz49 can only be programmed via windows if oyu wanted to use something like my set49mode (though I'd find a cross platform way of doing that if it was possible). Otherwise you can switch modes through hardware.
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Having to switch modes via hardware is a roadblock for me, as I prefer beautiful function. I'm not familiar with your set49mode program though - Did you get an API from RandyT or do you just call his software switcher?
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I use his software, but use data from controls.dat to determine what mode is needed. TigerHeli has a nice write up on it.
http://www.mameworld.net/tigerheli
Taborious:
I am at the beginning stages of playing with advancecd/usb. I build a bootable usb drive that runs OK on my laptop but not on my home pc I think its a hradware compatibility issue. Though, advancemess has support for some of the other emulators that you asked about. I have not looked into any of that myself yet still playing with the basic stuff. I am hoping things run faster on linux than overhead heavy windows but we'll see...
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