RE: Newcomer to xPL / Linux support

[John B]

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Subject: RE: [ukha_xpl] Newcomer to xPL / Linux support

> On Fri, 2003-12-05 at 17:17, John B wrote:
> > > Yes, I need some sort of xplhal and xplmanager. I haven't
got a Windows
> > > machine to run them on, so I suppose I should build
something up. Any
> > > recommendations? What's the minimum spec for the Windows
apps anyway?
> >
> > Most should run on Windows 98 or above, however there are quite a
few that
have been released as Windows services, so I'd recommend Windows 2000 or
above.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > John
>
> I tried a borrowed copy of Windows 2000, but I'm not having any luck
> with it. It doesn't seem to support any of my hardware so I'm stuck
> with 640x480 and no sound. Any thoughts?

What make/model of graphics and sound card do you have?

There are developments in the works for other platforms, but at present I
think
it would be beneficial for you to have a Windows box for some of the apps
that
aren't available on other platforms yet.

Regards,

John