GP2 and GP2 editing on Linux!
Posted: 24.03.2013, 13:05
Part I: GP2 on Linux
Basically to run GP2 on Linux is very simple just like running it from a non DOS Windows OS. You just have to:
1. Install DOSBOX for Linux.
2. Download GP2 from the web or install it from CD. Make sure to install it in your Home folder in directory where will be your DOS games or programs just like in a normal Windows OS (for example "OldG" or "dosfiles", or "doswin" folder).
3. Run it with DOSBOX (for Linux)!
For typical GP2 run type this commands in your DOSBOX:
For running GP2 with GP2Lap type this commands in your DOSBOX:
And ENJOY it!
Part II: GP2 editing tools on Linix
I want to mention that we talk about for Windows based programs (the DOS ones can be runned from DOSBOX like you know). And here is the way how to do it:
1. Download the software you want (CarEditor, GP2Edit 1.86, TrackEditor and so on...).
2. Extract them to directory on your Home folder no matter which. My is called GP2 Patches.
3. Run them using Wine and Vineyard (download their latest versions). Usually only Wine will be enough to run this programs.
Note about Wine and Vineyard: If you install them both you must first install Wine, after that Vineyard. Then make sure to have their latest versions. When you run a Windows program for best results click on the .exe file or make a Starter (shortcut to your desktop).
The other solution is VirtualBox. On it you can install DOS 7.10 and Windows 98 SE, and you will have one great playground for your old games.
Basically to run GP2 on Linux is very simple just like running it from a non DOS Windows OS. You just have to:
1. Install DOSBOX for Linux.
2. Download GP2 from the web or install it from CD. Make sure to install it in your Home folder in directory where will be your DOS games or programs just like in a normal Windows OS (for example "OldG" or "dosfiles", or "doswin" folder).
3. Run it with DOSBOX (for Linux)!
For typical GP2 run type this commands in your DOSBOX:
Code: Select all
mount c /home/your name/doswin
c:
cd GP2
GP2.exe
Code: Select all
mount c /home/your name/doswin
c:
cd GP2
GP2Lap.exe
Part II: GP2 editing tools on Linix
I want to mention that we talk about for Windows based programs (the DOS ones can be runned from DOSBOX like you know). And here is the way how to do it:
1. Download the software you want (CarEditor, GP2Edit 1.86, TrackEditor and so on...).
2. Extract them to directory on your Home folder no matter which. My is called GP2 Patches.
3. Run them using Wine and Vineyard (download their latest versions). Usually only Wine will be enough to run this programs.
Note about Wine and Vineyard: If you install them both you must first install Wine, after that Vineyard. Then make sure to have their latest versions. When you run a Windows program for best results click on the .exe file or make a Starter (shortcut to your desktop).
The other solution is VirtualBox. On it you can install DOS 7.10 and Windows 98 SE, and you will have one great playground for your old games.