Re: Lego MindStorms Question

"Bob Fay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "Dave Stanton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > On Fri, 28 Nov 2003 16:45:41 -0800, Jennifer wrote:
> >
> > > I waded through the FAQ on the Lego MindStorms website and did not find
> an
> > > answer to my question. So, I'm hoping someone here can give me an
> answer.
> > >
> > > My husband purchased MindStorms Robotics Invention System in January
> 1999.
> > > I assume it is 1.0, but it doesn't actually say that anywhere. He also
> > > purchased the Extreme Creatures Expansion Pack. He never opened either
> of
> > > them. They sat in a corner until we moved in May 2002. Then they sat in
> a
> > > moving box until I unearthed them today.
> > >
> > > Here's my question - we are obviously well beyond Windows 95, which is
> the
> > > recommended OS. Is there any way to upgrade this for use on Windows XP?
> It
> > > seems a great shame to throw away $280 without ever using it.
> > >
> > > I appreciate your responses.
> > >
> > > Thank you,
> > > Jennifer
> >
> 
> You can buy an upgrade disk to the 2.0 software. It allows you to use either
> tower. There is some tweaking required to install on XP. I don't think there
> is any solution to running the software for Extreme Creatures  on XP. That
> is not a big loss. There is much to be enjoyed in those two sets. Remember
> XP allows you to run dual operating systems. Adding Win 98 lets you use all
> the good old programs.
> Check http://www.lego.com for the upgrade disk. About $20 I think.

You don't need to install another os.
Go to the folder or directory of the program you
want to run after you have installed it.

Right click on the executable(or dll's) go to
properties. Select the compatability tab

properties-> compatability -> win95 or win98
have to tick the box
run this program in compatability mode first

This allows most older programs that may have problems to run.

For a uni subject I tutor doing this allows turbo c++ 1.0(1987) and pc-xinu
to run without problems under windows xp.
(pc-xinu is a library that simulates parallel programs in c or c++)

Easy way is to select every exe  in a directory
(hold cntrl key to select multiple files) right click ->properties->compatability

You may also need to install parallel port driver software
if a program needs to acess the parallel port due to changes in
the way the ports are accessed.

Alex