home
***
CD-ROM
|
disk
|
FTP
|
other
***
search
/
The 640 MEG Shareware Studio 2
/
The 640 Meg Shareware Studio CD-ROM Volume II (Data Express)(1993).ISO
/
windows
/
dvwin.zip
/
DV&WIN.DOC
< prev
Wrap
Text File
|
1991-08-03
|
5KB
|
129 lines
WIN_SYS.DOC A set of example system configuration files to allow
----------- you to run both Windows and Desqview without using
v1.0 8/1/91 Multiple AUTOEXEC and CONFIG files for each environment.
Allen Woolley, Sysop: Moonlit Knight BBS
(408)-244-3459 HST, V.32, v.42bis
Prerequisits: An 80386 PC
4MB of RAM (6 or more is better)
DR DOS 5.0 or MS-DOS v4.01 or Better
=========================================================================
I have recently put myself through the wonderful experience of having to
install Windows 3.0 on my 80386 computer, which previously was strongly
configured to run Desqview 386.
I am a die hard GUI Hater from the word go, but, Windows experience is
becoming manditory for me at work so.... I bit the big one and laid out
the $$$ for a copy of WIN 3.0. The idea of being forced to set up two
entirely different system configurations was about as appealing to me as
dropping a hammer on my toe.
I have a weird setup hardware and software wise (see below to see what I
mean). Every slot but one is stuffed in the computer, and I'm looking at
buying a tape backup board to fill the sole remaining one!
In addition, I detest Microsoft's miserable attitude towards thier own
customers, so I'm on a MS boycott (Windows being the sole exception to
that unfortunately) and have bought Digital Research's DR-DOS v5.0 instead
of filling Bill Gates bulging wallet even more.
The KEY to the successful outcome of my experiments into the outer limits
of system configurations has been Quarterdeck's incredible QEMM program.
This sucker is pure gold, and makes all things possible for me. Buy this
program NOW if you have a 386! The sample files in this .ZIP require
QEMM v5.11 or greater to be properly installed!
========================================================================
These are the configuration files I am currently using on my AT to run
Windows and HP New Wave. The *same* configuration files are also used
to run my Wildcat v2.5 BBS.
The system is set up with the following hardware and software:
Hardware
========
Inside the box:
---------------
25Mhz 80386 with 8MB of memory
Orchid ProDesigner II video card
Perstor 16 bit Disk Controller
130MB Maxtor hard disk
Sound Blaster music card
2 I/O cards (with fast NS16550AFN UARTS for the serial ports)
Logitech Buss Mouse
Everex Evercom 24+ MNP internal modem on COM2:
Ouside the box:
---------------
US Robotics Dual Standard external modem on COM1:
HP DeskJet PLUS Printer
NEC 3D monitor
System Software
---------------
DR DOS v5.0 by Digital Research
QEMM 5.11
Desqview 2.31
I have DR DOS loading itself into High memory (like MS-DOS v5.0 also does),
and am also using the QEMM utility to load all my TSR's into High memory
as well. I achieve a 620K DOS memory area with this configuration.
I typically only run Windows/New Wave with the bbs off line. Windows
simply sucks at high speed serial communications, so I don't bother to have
Windows attempt to multitask the BBS.
I use Desqview extensively to run my DOS applications while the BBS runs
at high speed in the back ground. The ability to run either Desqview or
Windows without having to change my CONFIG or AUTOEXEC files is a great
convience; one I worked hard to achieve.
Hopefully my experiments will save you hours of time and countless system
"three finger salutes".
Intallation:
------------
0) Read the AUTOEXEC and CONFIG files in this archive first. They will
almost certainly need some tweeks to accomidate your own system's
hardware and software setup!
1) You *MUST* have QEMM v5.11 or greater to use this configuration!
2) Rename your CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT to CONFIG.SAV and AUTOEXEC.SAV.
You may rename them to another file name if you so choose.
3) Create an emergency Bootable floppy disk using the FORMAT A: /S
command.
4) Copy your favorite ASCII text editor to this floppy, so you can easily
edit any lines that may cause your system to crash. You will hopefully
never need this disk, but.... I have included the PC MAgazine public
domain utility TED.COM (Tiny EDitor) in this .ZIP precisely for this
purpose.
5) Copy your *.SAV files to this floppy also, Just In Case!
6) Copy the *.WIN files to your C:\ directory and rename them to the
proper *.BAT and *.SYS extentions
7) Reboot your PC and watch the screen!
8) Watch the screen closely, to ensure that your system is booting properly.
9) Since our systems are undoubtably different, you may have to do some fine
tuning to set up the system to your personal needs.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
If I can cobble this amazing Frankenstien into a working, fast machine
you should have no problem getting your own pet monster running to your
specifications. If you get stuck, please feel free to drop me a message
on my BBS at the number above.
Allen Woolley