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-=> Nicholas Boel wrote to Dan Clough <=-

 > I'm not 100% sure, as I don't use Windows and have only the info I
 > read (some of it on BBSes), but.... isn't there something called
 > "NTVDM" that allows modern Windows (64-bit Win 10/11) to
 > run old 16-bit (DOS) software?  I'm fairly certain many Sysops are
 > doing that, and running any/all software they want to.

 NB> As far as I know, NTVDM is the 32bit version, and works decent. NTVDM64
 NB> is the 64bit version and it seems there's all sorts of problems with it
 NB> (as it needs some kind of crutch or hackery to still run 16bit
 NB> applications - and even then it's iffy whether it will work or not).

Ahhh, OK, I thought only 64bit needed that, and that it had been 
smoothed up enough to work well.

 NB> Maybe some day that'll work better, but at the moment it's still
 NB> recommended to use 32bit Windows if you plan on running door games or
 NB> other 16bit applications.

Yes, I see that advice a lot.  Of course, "use Linux" is another viable 
answer/recommendation.  :-)

 NB> I would imagine things would be fine if one were to run one of the more
 NB> up-to-date BBS softwares that at least have a 32bit version, on 64bit
 NB> Windows if you just used DoorParty, BBSLink, or whatever other hosted
 NB> door servers are out there. So there is definitely some options..

Sure, the remote game servers make the whole issue a moot point.  I have 
a couple of those running here, but also quite a few local doors, which 
seems to be more in the "traditional" BBS spirit.  ;-)



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