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Why do I see "Out of Environment Space" when trying to use a batch file to launch D2_3DFX?

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When this happens, you indeed have run out of environment space (the memory space used for environment variables, which include your PATH statement, the location of your TEMP directory, etc.). To correct this problem, simply add the following line to your CONFIG.SYS and reboot your computer: Barring any serious setup or configuration problems in Windows, this solution will work for ALL DOS-based programs, BAT files and command-prompt shells.
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How do I create a batch file to optimize D2_3DFX?

The Official D2_3DFX FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
The best and easiest way to optimize D2_3DFX is to write a batch file (.BAT) to launch D2_3DFX.EXE for you. This BAT file will also include a number of environment variables which affect how the program behaves. If you have trouble with "Out of environment space" messages, see the solution above. Preparing the BAT file is easy: Just copy the text below into a text editor and save the file as a .BAT file in your Descent2 directory. You can call it whatever you want - d2_3dfx.bat is recommended.
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How do I call a batch file from within another batch file?

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It is possible to just enter the name of the batch file in a batch file which will run the called batch file however once completed it will not pass control back to the calling batch file leaving the rest of the calling batch file unrun. For example suppose we had the batch files If you then run calling.bat you would not get the line "Back to Calling bat" displayed as after called.bat terminates it does not return to calling.bat.
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What is a batch file?

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A batch file is just a text file with a .bat or .cmd extension that adheres to a syntax and a set of valid commands/instructions. To run a batch file just enter the name of the file, you don't need to enter the .cmd or .bat extensions. In line with programming tradition the first batch file we write will output "Hello World". Echo means output to the screen anything after it (the @ suppresses the command being printed to the screen, try it with and without the @).
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What is D2_3DFX?

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D2_3DFX is the name given to the unofficial 3DFX-enhanced "patch" for Descent 2. It is not a patch so much as a replacement for the main Descent2.EXE. (Note: This does not mean you can just download the .EXE and play D2 for free.) This program gives you the ability to play Descent2 on your 3DFX-based video card or accelerator, taking advantage of its enhanced graphical capabilities and drastically improved speed and smoothness.
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Why does D2_3DFX give me the message "Unable to find entry point in DLL file"?

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D2_3DFX requires what's called a "Glide driver". (Glide is 3DFX's Graphics Library, commonly referred to as an API, and is similar to OpenGL and Direct3D.) The file you need is GLIDE2X.OVL and is distributed as part of your 3D card's drivers. It should appear in your Windows directory. If necessary, copy this file from your Windows directory into your D2 directory. If you do not have the Windows Glide drivers installed, I recommend downloading and installing them.
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What commands can be used in a batch file?

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Windows NT 4.0 introduced some extensions to cmd.exe, so to use these make sure HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Command Processor\EnableExtensions is set to 1. The following is a list of the more common commands you will use This is used to call one batch from inside another. The execution of the current batch file is suspended until the called batch file completes Used to stop batch file execution.
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How can I pass parameters to a batch file?

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When you call a batch file you may enter data after the command which the batch file refers to as %1, %2 etc, for example the batch file hello.bat if called as "hello.bat john" (you don't need to enter .bat extension, I just use it here as I used bad file names :-) ) expands %1 to a fully qualified path name. If you only passed a file name from the current directory it would expand to the drive/directory as well changes the meaning of n and x options to reference the short name.
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How can I change colour within a batch file?

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You can use the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Color command to set the Command Prompt window colors. For example: sets the colour to yellow on black. The first part is background colour, the second the foreground and are:
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How can I call a subroutine in a batch file?

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An easy way to do this is to have the batch file call itself recursively and pass itself a couple of parameters, like so: Be careful! Recursive batch files can be dangerous, especially if your subroutine fires off another program. Note the syntax for calling subroutines (with parameters) and the special construct for returning (goto :eof).
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Can I use D2_3DFX with my S3 Virge or Rendition Verite card?

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No. D2_3DFX will only run on 3DFX-based accelerator cards. There are separate versions of Descent 2 available for the S3 Virge and Rendition Verite cards. Please visit the Descent Network's Patches Page to download the appropriate version. If you have a video card other than any of those listed above, you will be limited to using the original non-accelerated version of Descent 2.
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Can I use D2_3DFX with my nVidia-based TNT, TNT2, GeForce, etc. card?

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this time, no. nVidia's drivers do not support Glide, and therefore do not give you the ability to play D2_3DFX or any other Glide-only game. However, because nVidia recently purchased 3DFX and rights to all of its hardware, software and manufacturing facilities, we may be seeing an updated set of drivers fairly soon that will give us this Glide compatibility. Stay tuned. However: Keep in mind that D2_3DFX is such an old program that it may not run for you even if Glide support is added.
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How do I install D2_3DFX?

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The first step to installing D2_3DFX is to install Descent 2 itself and ensure that it has been patched to version 1.2. (If you're installing from D2: The Infinite Abyss or D2: The Definitive Collection, D2 will already be patched to v1.2.) D2_3DFX requires version 1.2, so if you need a patch, go to the Descent Network's Patches Page Once you've done that, download D2_3DFX v1.
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What can be done with a batch file Logon script, besides launch a VBScript program?

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A batch file Logon script can connect drives to network shares, connect to shared printers, and run command line utilities. Anything you can do at a command prompt can be done in a batch file. For example, a batch file Logon script that maps a drive to a network share and connects to a printer could be similar to below: However, a batch file by itself cannot use ADSI to retrieve information from Active Directory.
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How much file space can I use?

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Each user can use up to six megabytes (6 Mb or 6144 kilobytes) of file space. You can check how much file space you're using from the file utilities menu. (When you're logged in, type "go files".)
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What file or operation is it that is trying to write to this text file?

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I was wondering if anyone has has noticed the error that when trying to connect to a norton ghostcast, that it can't seem to resolve the packet driver and IP address? I'm using a standard router with just a cable connecting to it and from that to the computer with the ghostcast running. when i try to run the 8.0 ghost.exe i am getting an error message that says program is to big to run in memory. how do i get around this.
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How do I search files for a string from a batch file/command line?

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There is the basic find command which allows you to search one file at a time for string, however findstr is far more versatile. The command has the following switches FINDSTR [/B] [/E] [/L] [/R] [/S] [/I] [/X] [/V] [/N] [/M] [/O] [/F:file] [/C:string] [/G:file] [strings] [[drive:][path]filename[ ...]] When you execute a batch file (or any other DOS command without a pif setting) the _DEFAULT.PIF file in the %systemroot% directory is used.
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How do I enter freehand comments in my batch file without using 'rem'?

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When NT batch file processing encounters the goto command, it ignores any lines in the batch file until it finds the appropriate goto label: WordPerfect 6.1 works, but 'Draw' returns peculiar anomalies. In earlier versions of WP it include 'PTR.EXE' which was a kind of printer driver program. In NT drivers edited with PTR add some mysterious control codes that cause the printer to print additional blank pages. The distribution driver with WP61 does not do this. See http://www.ntgamepalace.
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How can I run another application or batch file from my Visual Basic .NET code?

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The answer for all of these examples is the same, you can use the classes and methods in System.Diagnostics.Process to accomplish these tasks and more. Example 1. Running a command line application, without concern for the results: Private Sub Button1_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, _ Example 2. Retrieving the results and waiting until the process stops (running the process synchronously): Private Sub Button2_Click(ByVal sender As Object, _ Example 3.
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How can I use the Gnu development environment?

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If you would like to use Gnu utilities for compiling, and for general environment feel, you can do it. Start by adding the following line to the end of your .cshrc file: This should set you up to use all of the gnu utilities rather than the Sun-supplied complements. Please be aware that /usr/um/gnu/bin also contains replacements for commonly used Unix utilities such as find, ls, and grep.
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Can I use Sandboxie in a commercial environment?

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You may not use Sandboxie commercially as-is, but a commercial organization may evaluate Sandboxie. Please contact the author to discuss specific licensing terms. The following terms are non-negotiable.
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MATLAB on the PC 35) What can I do when MATLAB tells me there is not enough environment space?

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This usually happens if in the matlab path you include greater that 4 or 5 paths. One solution is to increase your environment space by adding the following command in your config.sys file: shell=c:\\dos\\command.com /e:nnnnn /p where nnnnn is the number of bytes you use for environment memory. It varies from 256 bytes to 32768 bytes(32Kbytes). Usually, 5000 bytes can solve your problem. (The /p command is used so that the autoexec.bat file runs when you boot your computer.)
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Can I use your hosting space for file storage?

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Before asking this kind of question, you should have read the "Terms Of Service". You can clearly understand we dont allow file storage. If we find any member hosting anykind of non-website related files, we will be terminating your account without notice.
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How big of a business is the commercial space launch industry?

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In 2001, launch revenues around the world totaled nearly $1.5 billion (in U.S. dollars). In recent years, revenues have exceeded $2 billion. Annual revenues depend on the number and types of vehicles launched each year. An AST study of launches in 1999 revealed that the U.S. commercial space transportation industry and the industries it enabled, including satellite manufacturing and services, was responsible for generating nearly $62 billion in economicactivityin the United States.
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How to launch it?

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When the CD to MP3 Ripper is installed successfully on to your computer, there should have a shortcut created on the desktop, you may double click it to launch it. You may also run it from "Start > Programs > CD to MP3 Ripper > CD to MP3 Ripper".
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What do I need to run D2_3DFX?

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A 3DFX-based 3D accelerator card employing the Voodoo, Voodoo Rush, Voodoo2, Banshee or Voodoo3 chipset. (Note: Only D2_3DFX v1.06b supports Voodoo2 and above.)
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Why can't I get D2_3DFX to work with my Banshee?

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Thanks to Pixelman for some updated news on Banshee support: a new set of drivers for the Banshee are available specifically for D2_3DFX (I don't know if they'll serve any other purpose). You can download them by clicking on the link. Unzip the files in this ZIP directly into your D2 directory - do NOT replace your existing Banshee drivers in the Windows directory.
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