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glocK_94

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  1. I've noticed a side effect when doing a computer reboot from the Xandros Linux system. The DOS NDIS2 driver freezes when testing the network connection, in such a case. It is necesary to power the computer off, then to boot to Windows 98 with a cold start, after working with Xandros.

    Did you try using the default windows NDIS2 driver? I've seen someone claiming it works fine on his eee701. Besides, I've never seen a network card that wouldn't work with it.

  2. I made quite an interesting observation while copying data from an SD card to SSD drive. Apparently such an operation took just a few minutes in clean DOS, while the Windows 98 explorer did the same job many times longer.
    Funny, on many eeepc forums, people report regular slowdown caused by the ssd on winXP on Linux. However it could be a chipset problem linked to missing win98 drivers.
  3. I'm actually thinking about buying one. But there are several issues with win98.

    Here's what I found about the eeepc 701 (but 9xx hardware is quite similar).

    Drivers:

    Chipset + GPU : Intel 910 GML -> no win98 drivers !!! That's the main problem Bearwindows VESA drivers / SNAP graphics

    Lan : Atheros L2 Fast Ethernet -> no drivers but generic NDIS drivers should do the trick

    Audio : Realtek High definition -> no drivers avaible

    Wifi : Atheros AR 5007EG -> drivers avaible but what about the connection program?

    Touchpad : Synaptics Touchpad -> avaible

    Another issue is the resolution (1024/600). It's 16/10. That's not a problem in windows but it is if (like me), you plain to play old dos/windows games that run in 4/3. I don't want to play with stretched resolutions...

    That's why I thought about waiting for a via based notebook (like the everest MAX) but they won't be for sale until 2009...

    EDIT : post corrected

  4. You're right, PCI-e is not a problem. And modded drivers are supposed to support series 8. However this has never been tested yet.

    The best would be to find a shop where you can return the product if you're not satisfied. This way, you could test the card.

    Oh, and remember to avoid cards with more than 256mb of video RAM or you won't be able to use it on win9x !!! That's why my 8800GT won't work on 98.

    I know what you mean by "hard to buy". I was looking for a serie 7 card recently. Well... it's almost impossible to find one and even harder at a reasonnable price.

  5. i was trying to run any 24bit creative sound card but i think that it is impossible.

    but i was able to run WDM drivers intended for Audigy 1 so i get full surround support with them and also ASIO!

    i dont intend to break the VXD scenery here, but how can i link these drivers here? i dont believe that i have downloaded them - they were at brothers cd, and were later updated...

    Well, we might have the same ones then but mine come from the original CD, they're the official original 24bits drivers but also work with Audigy LS (if I remember correctly). Oh, and I also run ASIO on top of them.
  6. Only adding the PCI DID, VID to INF file will 99% not help. 9xxx cards are based on newer GPU core. It's the same case when I was trying to run 7300GT with latest official drivers 81.?? with added INF entry. Drivers was installed OK then but buuted to VGA screen. I had to wait for unofficial 82.69. Nobody still proved if they work on 8xxx so I doubt it will work on 9xxx. As a last resort try universal VBEMP drivers by Bear Windows. It works fine if VESA BIOS is not crippled but it hasnt any kind of 2D/3D acceleration.
    Well, we won't know for sure until we try!
  7. Why port Wine when we have windows? From last time I recall, Steam fully supported win9x. They only introduce a system check to prevent us from using it artificialy! You'd have to disable that check by hacking the *.exe but Steam probably verifies it's own files... Besides, maybe now there are unresolved dependencies. Anyway, I guess you'd have to check in this direction...

  8. Is there any new version of unofficial drivers for nVidia?

    I need driver for 9800GTX.

    Nope but let's try! Get the pci_id of your card (using "System info" or any other similar tool). We'll then tell you how to add your card to the *.inf file.
  9. You can remove the Palit x800 GTO AGP from the list (r420 - vendor:1002 id:4a49). No way to make it work with Catalyst 5.9 or 6.2. It's listed in the *.inf and installs correctly but the driver never starts correctly. :(

    galahs, your list says x800 Pro (r420) is supported and works fine. I don't know if this is just the Palit or every similar x800 but it sure doesn't work!

  10. Is there a Virtual Machine that can run Win98/2k? I'm currently using WinXP SP2 and the one I downloaded from MS Website doesn't have 98/2k on its list of bootable OSes. I need it for experimenting purposes. I would really appreciate your replies.
    Weird, I'm using MS Virtual PC on XP and 98 + 2k are officilaly (and totally) supported.
  11. I'm looking for a virtual machine software that i could use to run XP inside WinMe. I know it'll be slow, but it's gonna be for testing only. Do you know of a good software to run it? QEMU and Bochs are out of the question as they can't even run 95 at a half-decent speed.
    Connectix Virtual PC v4.3.2 works fine. Check here.
  12. Don't worry, you can enjoy widescreen resolutions in Win9x. It just takes a little tweaking. There are several solutions actually.

    1) You can mod the *.inf file from your drivers to add the custom resolution with the refresh rate that matches your screen (probably 60hz).

    2) You can also try to add the resolution to your registry and reboot. Let me see if I can remember how I did... I think you should go to :

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Class\Display\XXXX\MODES\Y]and add this key

    [1440,900]
    "(Default)"="60,70"
    "ModeRefreshRateList"="60,70,72,75,85,100,120,140,144,150,170,200"

    Basically, replace the XXXX with the number of your card (usually 0000 on a fresh install).

    Add this for 8, 16 and 32, which the Y stands for.

    If you did it right and installed your screen drivers correctly, when you reboot, you should have the 1440x900 resolution avaible. :)

    Tell me if it didn't work.

  13. As I suggested you may try to reflash BIOS from similar 256MB 8800 model. It should be always possible to flash it back with another PCI card inserted in PC.
    I'd really like to find a solution without downgrading the card. Anyway, I would still do it if I only had the 8800. However, I still have the 6200 on my AGP port for 98 to use. Besides, 512mb are useful nowadays (well, Call of Duty 4 seems to like it ;) ). I might do it a bit later just to try though.

    Thanks for the link and good luck with the 7900! Keep us informed. :)

  14. I just got my 8800 GT PCI-e today! Unfortunatly, I can only confirm xrayer and StarRiver's statement about 512mb cards (thanks guys!). I modded the custom drivers to add the card's ID to the *.inf file. The card was detected and installed correctly. (by the way, I'll post the modded inf if anyone wants it)

    Everything was fine until I restarted windows : "Windows Protection Error".

    512mb of VRAM is more than Windows can handle. :(

    It's not a surprise but I had to try...

    So until we find a way to limit the Video RAM, I'm stuck with my 6200 AGP on win98. The 8800 PCI-e will be for XP only.

    I can't find anything serious about "PCI address space" mapping under win9x...which seems to be the problem.

  15. I can only tell about versions I personally use.

    FL Studio up to version 6 works on 98se. I should be able to test v8 soon.

    Sound Forge 6 works on 98se.

    Lots of Native instrument programs run fine.

    Cubase 5.1 and SX work. Newer versions are unsupported and need testing.

    Finally, I don't know about Reason since I don't have it.

    You should test your programs using a virtual machine. If everything is ok, then you can migrate.

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