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by Holmes177
Sun May 11, 2014 7:34 pm
Forum: Oolite-Linux
Topic: [Solved] Noob to Linux - Spoken messages N/A
Replies: 19
Views: 15798

[Solved] Noob to Linux - Spoken messages N/A

Been playing Oolite for several weeks now(Dangerous) on my Windows 7 desktop. Installed Oolite 1.76(using Synaptics Package Manager) on a desktop running Linux Mint 16. Finally figured out how to created the AddOns folder & where to put it. Googled & browsed this forum considerably & kep...
by Holmes177
Sat May 03, 2014 1:13 am
Forum: Oolite-PC
Topic: Joystick recommendation for Windows 7 64-bit
Replies: 37
Views: 40253

Re: Joystick recommendation for Windows 7 64-bit

Got the Cyborg yesterday & it very similar to the ST290 Pro. However, I found it a lot stiffer in movement, probably because of all the wear on my ST290. Going back to the ST290. Anyone want a good deal on the Cyborg EVO?
by Holmes177
Tue Apr 29, 2014 11:25 pm
Forum: Oolite-PC
Topic: Have to use Task Manager to quit Oolite
Replies: 8
Views: 9442

Re: Have to use Task Manager to quit Oolite

I agree with the third party interference. I'm going to take a look & see what is starting when windows boots. Thanks for the input.
by Holmes177
Mon Apr 28, 2014 3:32 pm
Forum: Oolite-PC
Topic: Have to use Task Manager to quit Oolite
Replies: 8
Views: 9442

Re: Have to use Task Manager to quit Oolite

OK, gave it 5 min after exiting via F2/Exit. Still there in Task Manager. Have tried with no antivirus installed - no difference. Here's the latest log: 11:04:18.421 [log.header]: Opening log for Oolite version 1.76.1 (x86-32 test release) under Windows at 2014-04-28 11:04:18 -0400. 2 processors det...
by Holmes177
Mon Apr 28, 2014 2:57 pm
Forum: Oolite-PC
Topic: Joystick recommendation for Windows 7 64-bit
Replies: 37
Views: 40253

Re: Joystick recommendation for Windows 7 64-bit

Like the looks of your Cyborg Evo, so just bought one from Ebay that appears to be in like new condition. Paid $35 + 8 Shipping. Extra buttons will come in handy, thanks.
by Holmes177
Mon Apr 28, 2014 1:40 am
Forum: Oolite-PC
Topic: Have to use Task Manager to quit Oolite
Replies: 8
Views: 9442

Re: Have to use Task Manager to quit Oolite

Tried the shift + q. Same issue. Getting ready to retire this desktop anyway. Have one with Win 7 that will be my mainstay & it does not have this issue
by Holmes177
Mon Apr 28, 2014 1:09 am
Forum: Oolite-PC
Topic: Have to use Task Manager to quit Oolite
Replies: 8
Views: 9442

Re: Have to use Task Manager to quit Oolite

Thanks, I'll try the shift+q. I'm running 1.76. Tried 1.77 & it did the same thing, plus some of the sounds were distorted in 1.77, so I went back to 1.76.
by Holmes177
Sun Apr 27, 2014 10:41 pm
Forum: Oolite-PC
Topic: Have to use Task Manager to quit Oolite
Replies: 8
Views: 9442

Have to use Task Manager to quit Oolite

I've been playing Oolite for a couple of weeks now & love it. My problem is that whenever I quit Oolite, either by F2/Exit or by clicking the X in upper RH corner, it appears to close. But, no other program will open on my computer until I go into task manager where I find Oolite still running. ...
by Holmes177
Sun Apr 27, 2014 10:35 pm
Forum: Oolite-PC
Topic: Joystick recommendation for Windows 7 64-bit
Replies: 37
Views: 40253

Re: Joystick recommendation for Windows 7 64-bit

I like the Saitek ST290 pro. I have 6 buttons at my fingertips, a hat & a throttle. Easily modified for left handed use. Several on Amazon & Ebay for around $25.
by Holmes177
Wed Apr 23, 2014 1:07 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Introduce Yourself.
Replies: 1364
Views: 729674

Re: Introduce Yourself.

Thanks all for the replies. I just think my old 1541 disk drive has problems. It will sometimes load the directory of a disk, but cannot get it to load a program. Man, this 1541 is huge, it weighs more than a complete, modern desktop tower!! It was mechanically configured to be device 9, back when I...
by Holmes177
Tue Apr 22, 2014 12:02 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Introduce Yourself.
Replies: 1364
Views: 729674

Re: Introduce Yourself.

Hi everyone, Most addictive game I ever played on the old C64 & later the C128. Tried the Amiga version - disappointing! Found Oolite a couple weeks ago & I'm hooked again. Couldn't remember the status I gained in Elite, so fired up my old C128. It has been boxed up & sitting in a closet...