Reviving old software to run on a modern machine
3 days ago
- #virtualization
- #retro-computing
- #nostalgia
- Partner found an old educational software from 1997, 'Reader Rabbit’s Reading Development Library', by The Learning Company.
- Author decided to recreate childhood memories by making the outdated software run on a modern machine.
- Tracked down a copy of the 3rd installment on eBay and used Windows 3.11 in Virtualbox.
- Required additional programs and drivers, including MS-DOS E-IDE / ATAPI CD-ROM device driver for CD reading.
- Installed better display drivers for higher resolution (1024x768 with 256 colors).
- Set up audio with Sound Blaster 16 drivers and utilities.
- Resolved dependency on WinG[2], a pre-DirectX graphics framework.
- Successfully mounted the CD in Virtualbox and installed the software.
- All dependencies resolved, allowing the software to run successfully.