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:
mount c /home/your name/doswin
c:
cd GP2
GP2Lap.exe
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.
Last edited by RacerBG on 30.04.2013, 18:22, edited 4 times in total.
nimrod111 wrote:Interesting . Does Dosbox run faster under Linux?
It's with "improvements". For example there is no console at all behind the main window. The commands for starting DOS game or program are a little bit easier (see the first post). About the perfomance, well seems to be the same.
I am new to this forum but I used to play GP2 as a kid. I am now trying to get it to work again. Right now for about a year I have been playing Indycar Racing 2 from papyrus on DOSbox through linux. I have it working good. I am trying to locate GP2 to get this one going as well.
Hey.
I managed to install and run GP2 on Linux by using Dosbox.
All in all it works fine. But I face a very strange issue.
When driving (accelerating) everything is fine and then it is like I take my finger from the A key. But it's still on it.
Also, with the steering keys I have this issue.
As far as I can remember this never happened under windows 95 or DOS ages ago.
Anyone ever had the same problem? Is it Dosbox specific? Or Linux?
I also installed GP and this game works fine. So, I am a little bit lost.
Thank you for the reply.
I had the opportunity to test the same game and setup on windows. And yes, the problem didn't occur.
So, it must be linked to Linux and Dosbox.
Now I also have this issue with the GP game. What is strange. At least I know now that Dosbox and the game are working fine.