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Auto Start MAME? Old school builder needs comp advise, thanks!
severdhed:
Like Silver just said, that article in the WIKI on hiding windows is a great resource for doing exactly what you want. If you follow those instructions, it will work like a charm. when i set up my cabinet, i wired an arcade pushbutton to the PC motherboard where the power button connects. i purchased a Sears auto switch for $20. that turns the lights and speakers on/off when the PC turns on/off. then i followed the isntructions in the wiki and everything works great. people have no idea that is is just a simple PC running windows xp in there. everything powers up with the push of a button, and shuts down via the same button. or from an option in the front end.
I used MALA for my front end because it was easy to set up and easy to customize the appearance to my liking.
good luck and have fun