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howto:dosemu [2020/12/18 00:27] – [Edit SBBS.INI] Style and wording. digital man | howto:dosemu [2021/06/03 18:18] – [Edit sbbs.ini] clarify: the [BBS] section digital man |
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==== Edit sbbs.ini ==== | ==== Edit sbbs.ini ==== |
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Modify ''[[dir:ctrl]]/sbbs.ini'' to set ''UseDOSemu = true''. | Modify the ''[BBS]'' section of your ''[[dir:ctrl]]/sbbs.ini'' to set/add ''UseDOSemu = true''. |
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You can also modify the ''DOSemuPath'' and ''DOSemuConfPath'' values if you need something other than the defaults. However, normally, the Synchronet-provided ''dosemu.conf'' will be in your Synchronet ''[[dir:ctrl]]'' dir and ''dosemu.bin'' will be in your system ''bin'' directory, so the default values should work fine. | You can also modify the ''DOSemuPath'' and ''DOSemuConfPath'' values if you need something other than the defaults. However, normally, the Synchronet-provided ''dosemu.conf'' will be in your Synchronet ''[[dir:ctrl]]'' dir and ''dosemu.bin'' will be in your system ''bin'' directory, so the default values should work fine. |
==== Install DOS Utils ==== | ==== Install DOS Utils ==== |
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Make a ''dosutils'' directory, preferably in your ''[[dir::exec]]'' dir but you can also put it in your ''[[dir::xtrn]]'' dir. (Note: if you put in your ''[[dir::xtrn]]'' dir, you can use it for external editors. | Make a ''dosutils'' directory, preferably in your ''[[dir::exec]]'' dir but you can also put it in your ''[[dir::xtrn]]'' dir. (Note: if you put in your ''[[dir::xtrn]]'' dir, you can use it for external editors). |
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Inside the ''dosutils'' directory, you'll need a FOSSIL driver (''x00.exe'' works well, but you can also use ''bnu.com'', etc.). | Inside the ''dosutils'' directory, you'll need a FOSSIL driver (''x00.exe'' works well, but you can also use ''bnu.com'', etc.). |
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| If you aren't sure what to use, go with X00. You can get a copy at ftp://vert.synchro.net//main/COMM/x00150.zip |
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| Alternatively, you can get a copy of BNU at ftp://vert.synchro.net//main/COMM/bnu189h.zip |
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You may also need ''share.com'' if it is not found in your dosemu drive. | You may also need ''share.com'' if it is not found in your dosemu drive. |
==== Modify external.bat ==== | ==== Modify external.bat ==== |
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The ''external.bat'' file found in your ''[[dir:exec]]'' dir is the template used to build the batch file which executes each external program. Inside this file is where you will place your call to your FOSSIL driver, under the :NOEMU section, like this: | The ''external.bat'' file found in your ''[[dir:exec]]'' dir is the template used to build the batch file which executes each external program. Inside this file is where you will place your call to your FOSSIL driver, within the '':NOEMU'' section, like this: |
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''IF "$RUNTYPE" == "FOSSIL" x00.exe eliminate >NUL'' | IF "$RUNTYPE" == "FOSSIL" x00.exe eliminate >NUL |
| </file> |
And you will also have share: | And you will also have share: |
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''@share >NUL'' | <file> |
| @share >NUL |
| </file> |
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==== Setup External Programs ==== | ==== Setup External Programs ==== |
* [[:howto:door:index|Install Doors]] | * [[:howto:door:index|Install Doors]] |
* [[:howto:|How-To Pages]] | * [[:howto:|How-To Pages]] |
| * [[http://www.icequake.net/bbs/syncmods/|Ryan Underwood's original Synchronet-DOSEMU patch]] |
* [[http://synchro.net/docs/linux-dosemu-howto.txt|DOSEMU Synchronet DOORS HOWTO by Michael Capp circa 2003]] (does not use the methods described on this page) | * [[http://synchro.net/docs/linux-dosemu-howto.txt|DOSEMU Synchronet DOORS HOWTO by Michael Capp circa 2003]] (does not use the methods described on this page) |
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{{tag>linux doors dosemu}} | {{tag>linux doors dosemu}} |
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