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Boot CD installs DOS, Vantage, Raine, MAME (1 of 7 versions) and Game Launcher
slapaham:
Okay, I'm not a PC Pro or anything so please bare with me on this.
Basically, I picked up a free Windows 95 PC that was once used in a transport kiosk. When it boots up it gives me 2 options of what to boot - the transport kiosk program (automatic - starts up after 10 seconds if you don't make a choice) or Windows 95. I haven't got any of the Boot disks/CDs or anything.
Anyway, I want to make this into a MAME dedicated machine which I can add files to when I need. Anyway, I have heard that your DOS disc or Linux would get me the best results (as it doesn't use power-hungry Windows). My query is - if I format the hard drives on this PC and then boot up using this disc will it -
a) install everything I need to function the computer to use MAME and the frontend and get rid of all signs of Windows and that bloody kiosk program?
b) will the computer autoboot to the frontend?
c) will it still be reasonably straightforward to add files if required? (I'm guessing using command?)
I'm sorry if these are daft questions but going back to a Windows 95 computer has really thrown me!
Thanks for your help!
IG-88:
Craig would probably be better at these answers than me but I'll give it a shot. ;D First off we need to determine what exactly you have here. Do you have any idea what hardware is in it? If you don't let it boot into win95 and install Belarc and let it do it's thing so we can get an idea what we're working with.
As far as your other questions.
a). yes, the disc will format your HD for you. Just stick it in and go.
b). yes, and quickly too.
c). yes, depending what you want to add.
All this depends on your computer tho. DOS can be tricky to work with but I've had good luck with this Disc. We should be able to get you up and running with a little luck. ;)
spystyle:
Pentium 3 computers should be available for like $40 these days. If you have a "Windows 95" computer it's likely a "Pentium 1". You can go with DOS, that's what my boot disk is for - reviving these old anchors. However, you might have an easier time just buying a newer computer and trying MAME-XP.
But to answer your questions - yes, if the unit's bios is set to boot from the CD drive you should be able to install DOS. You'll have to read the included docs to add the ROMs.
For a Pentium 1 you'll want to go with an old romset, like .36.
Good luck :)
Craig
slapaham:
Thanks for the response guys - sounds good to me!
I won't be upgrading this computer to be honest - I'm making this cab for a friend and so want to keep costs low and the computer (while old) seems perfectly good to me.
Annoying thing is, it hasn't got a CD drive - I was thinking of buying a cheap external one anyway so was thinking this might solve that problem.
I'll find out the spec by the end of the week and keep you posted.
Thanks for all your help!
:cheers:
spystyle:
That is another problem with the old computers - you want to boot from a USB CD drive, it's likely not supported by the bios. That feature didn't exist back then. You'll have to open the computer and connect an IDE CD drive to an IDE channel.
Good luck,
Craig
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