Pete's QBASIC Site

Graphics question

2008-09-14T22:19:42-05:00

Install VirtualBox, create a virtual disk image about 1GB, install Windows 95 or 98, or just MS-DOS 6 into the disk image, and boot the virtual machine.

I run Ubuntu 64 bit as my main OS, and I run everything else I need in VirtualBox.

It works quite well.

just my $0.02

Statistics: Posted by w1nt0p — Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:19 pm

Graphics question

2008-09-13T15:23:05-05:00

This is excellent, Thank you

Statistics: Posted by TmEE — Sat Sep 13, 2008 3:23 pm

Graphics question

2008-09-12T08:59:04-05:00

Try this:
http://www.freewarefiles.com/NTFSDOS-re ... 11100.html

It works for me. Full NTFS Read/Write in DOS

Statistics: Posted by Imortis — Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:59 am

Graphics question

2008-09-11T17:52:52-05:00

I have DOS installed on all my flash sticks Very very nice alternative IMO.
Now if there would be a way to have NTFS support in DOS...

Statistics: Posted by TmEE — Thu Sep 11, 2008 5:52 pm

Graphics question

2008-09-11T16:15:28-05:00

You could try it the old way, but that means no access to internet while programming... and you need a 1,44mb diskdrive or a bootable USB-stick with MS-DOS...

Just a try...

grtz

Statistics: Posted by Seb McClouth — Thu Sep 11, 2008 4:15 pm

Graphics question

2008-09-11T15:05:42-05:00

dkobayas: Have you tried Start, Run, msconvig, then the Startup tab, then the disable all button at the bottom, Apply (or OK). Now, restart you computer. Does QB now accept the graphics screens (1,2,7-13)? This worked for me. More later, if this works for you.

I was able to disable all but 3 things due to permission issues (this is my work system...)

No change. If I start QB from command prompt and run 'screen 1' as a single line program it crashes leaving that command prompt window in full screen mode, requiring user clean up via task manager. If I run as a shortcut it crashes and just goes away without a trace left.
My previous system worked fine for QB graphics under xp and dual CRT monitor setup, so I am more and more suspecting my NVIDIA card... My old system was running a very old card, specs not available but I'm pretty sure it was an old NVIDIA, pretty low end, with 2 outputs.
Should I try to install the omega drivers?

Statistics: Posted by dkobayas — Thu Sep 11, 2008 3:05 pm

Graphics question

2008-09-11T14:27:51-05:00

dkobayas: Have you tried Start, Run, msconvig, then the Startup tab, then the disable all button at the bottom, Apply (or OK). Now, restart you computer. Does QB now accept the graphics screens (1,2,7-13)? This worked for me. More later, if this works for you.

Statistics: Posted by Ralph — Thu Sep 11, 2008 2:27 pm

Graphics question

2008-09-11T14:14:29-05:00

I was checking some stuff on NTVDM and other stuff, and stumbled on this:
http://vogons.zetafleet.com/viewtopic.php?t=14331
I have an NVIDIA GeForce 7950 GT running 2 Samsung 225BW LCD panels.
I am now suspecting that its my NVIDIA card which is causing the crashes. I tried making a QB shortcut and playing with the settings, no luck. I haven't tried everything that was posted or sent to me (thanks all!) but its looking to me to be the card...

Statistics: Posted by dkobayas — Thu Sep 11, 2008 2:14 pm

Graphics question

2008-09-11T06:14:43-05:00

Current versions of DOSbox are MUCH faster than the old ones... I could even get more or less acceptable speed out of my Celeron1000

Statistics: Posted by TmEE — Thu Sep 11, 2008 6:14 am

Graphics question

2008-09-09T22:40:37-05:00

There may be help on the NET. You have to verify if some of XP's files for NTVDM are installed correctly. I have the info somewhere if I can find it.

One thing you can try is to make a shortcut to QB.EXE. Then XP may recognize it better. For some reason, it worked for me.

Ted

Statistics: Posted by burger2227 — Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:40 pm

Graphics question

2008-09-09T14:58:48-05:00

Thanks for the help.
Right now what happens in a 'Command Prompt' window in XP Pro is it will appear to minimize, then go full screen, then blank frozen screen, not responding to anything except ctrl-alt-del to task manager. From there I can either kill off the window or shift to the window which is still functional, just in a full screen mode back to the dos prompt and showing qb had crashed. I can type exit to recover to my normal windows screen. And this happens with even a one line program 'screen 12' just by hitting F5, or anything other than 'screen 0'.
Hmmm I don't even know if I'm running a 64 bit system...
My system specs are:

EDIT: I've inquired with our tech guys, and I'm positive I don't have 64 bit XP or processor, so if there is a non-DOSbox solution, I'd love to hear it or get pointed that direction. Thanks.

Statistics: Posted by dkobayas — Tue Sep 09, 2008 2:58 pm

SURE it's better in XP

2008-09-08T15:45:36-05:00

But 64 bit XP machines cannot display graphic modes. TheBob has one of those monsters and has to use DosBox. I have rarely even tested it, but it does have settings you can change permanently or in the command line.

Stick with XP if it works well. 64 bit machines can only display Screen 0!

Ted

Statistics: Posted by burger2227 — Mon Sep 08, 2008 3:45 pm

Graphics question

2008-09-08T11:44:58-05:00

Ted:

Isn't it easier to use QuickBASIC directly in XP, rather that using DosBox to run QB? And, does DosBox/QB allow faster program running than QB/XP? I ask you, because I would have o start by getting DosBos up and running, and learning the ropes. So, it would certainly be much better if someone with experience and knowledge in such things, such as you, would give us the information.

Statistics: Posted by Ralph — Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:44 am

Speed?

2008-09-08T11:31:37-05:00

DosBox can be configured to run faster! Read the documentation!

Ted

Statistics: Posted by burger2227 — Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:31 am

Graphics question

2008-09-05T18:00:54-05:00

MysticShadows:
I tried DosBox some three years ago, and found it to be extremely slow for the graphics I was trying to run. As to running QB graphics in XP, there are many folk who report no problem, while others have had problems, me included.

dkobayas:
Today, using QuickBASIC 4.5 under Windows XP, Home Edition, Service Pack 2, I can run graphics in SCREEN 12 (or any other) fine. At the beginning, the screen would minimize as soon as it started to run, but, I finally was able to fix that. If this is your problem, I think I can help. Otherwise, I would advise you to post your specific problem(s). Maybe we can still help you to run smoothly in XP.

Statistics: Posted by Ralph — Fri Sep 05, 2008 6:00 pm