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Complete Noob needs any and all help with first arcade machine
fronty:
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alexasb04:
Thanks to everyone who has given their input. I guess the best question I could ask is where can i get the most comprehensible directions for using DOS. I have used windows my whole life, and the concept of configuring an OS I have never used is overwhelming. I just want my arcade machine to be simple enough that anyone who wants to use it will be able to with no prior knowledge.
javeryh:
--- Quote from: alexasb04 on November 16, 2008, 06:20:56 pm ---Thanks to everyone who has given their input. I guess the best question I could ask is where can i get the most comprehensible directions for using DOS. I have used windows my whole life, and the concept of configuring an OS I have never used is overwhelming. I just want my arcade machine to be simple enough that anyone who wants to use it will be able to with no prior knowledge.
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Why would you want to learn DOS? I have Windows XP on my cabs, you press the power button, the computer, marquee light, speakers and monitor come on, it boots straight to MaLa (my front end) and you just select a game with the joystick and press the player 1 start button to play it. It couldn't be easier and no one ever asks me any questions when they come over to play. When I'm done playing I just press the power button and everything shuts off. You can check it out here:
I'm practically brain dead when it comes to computers but I read and read and read and then asked questions and read some more and I eventually figured it out. If I can do it ANYONE can. :cheers:
garnerb350:
--- Quote from: Trebeck on November 15, 2008, 06:47:20 pm ---if you want a simple front end try out Maximus Arcade. It's been great to me.
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Alexasb04,
I agree with Trebeck....Maximus Arcade to me is a great and simple front end. I'm new to this also and I know nothing about understanding DOS...I also wanted the same as "powering up the computer and a list of games come up and pick and play..." I looked and tried different frontenders and to me, Maximus was the most user friendly and the bells and whistles look nice. Gameex is also good, ( i tried that prior)...but Maximus blew me away...
AndyWarne:
DOS is not a good choice on modern hardware. Modern motherboards run very poorly with DOS as the hardware is designed around Windows drivers. There is no acceleration available on video cards, no D3D, stretching etc.
Many sound chips dont have DOS drivers at all these days.
It pains me to say it having been brought up on DOS from day one of the IBM PC but its not viable any more.
Andy
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