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I am having a lot of trouble with a lovely DOS program called "History of the Blues". It is supposed to work on my Win 2000 server/Win98/WinXP network but, surprise surprise, it doesnt. I cant get it down from the server, and if I install it locally I cant get the sound to work. Has anyone used this prog and if so, can you help me?
And what are they doing still selling such ancient stuff anyway?
DOS!!! DOS!!! Good lord! Sorry to sound a little defeatist, but DOS is dead and buried now. Getting XP to use it would be a major task in itself. Are you using compatability mode?
To be honest, XP isnt really the problem as we only have 7 XP machines here (yes, I now, I know)
The software was bought two weeks ago straight out of an e-learning credits brochure - so what can you do?
Compatability mode. Right click the .EXE file and select Properties and compatability and try Windows 95 or 98.
Is this the one?
http://avp.100megs28.com/?490005
I have to agree with Dos_Box.
As for the sound issue, its probable becasue you will need to install the sound card in dos. Have a look at the drivers that came with your PCs, you may be lucky. Will just need to setup the autoexec.bat / config.sys files.
If you need any advice just yell.
the only other option is to look at vdmsound
Its a DOS adlib/midi etc emulator that attaches to Directx to allow playback of sound from a DOS app
Companys selling software like this to schools should be flogged. It's like going to pick up a new car and finding you have brought a brand new Morris Minor.
Thirty-nine quid for a bloody DOS program?!? I agree with D_B on this one - companies like that should be taken out the back & given a good sodding beating with their own software!
Wholeheartedly agree!
Is there some sort of vetting going on to decide which software gets curriculumonline/eLC status or is it a questionnaire with "Is it a microsoft product?" as the only question.
Um, it hasnt got an .exe file, or not that I can find! the sound card thing sounds good - how do I install them in DOS? or is that emulator thingy gonna work?
This is great, I'm getting answers at last. As a lone, part-time techie with not a huge amount of experience and no support to speak of, life was getting a bit bleak, and then....I found you guys (sniff)
PS: Our beloved music co ordinator bought a network licence which is a lot more than £39!!
@ITWITCH: Check the properties of the program shortcut - the compatability options should be available in there.
Thanks for info. I'm not back at that school until next week - I will let you know how it goes
If it fails to play nice, consider using a dos emulator. I've used DosBox with great success.
I feel abused :(