Problems using joystick under OS/2

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From: linv... John W. Linville
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 1994 20:06

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I haven't seen this really mentioned anywhere or in the Doom FAQ, so I
am forced to ask here.  Is there anyway to use a joystick with Doom
under OS/2?  Whenever I try, the dos session locks-up after the screen
showing the still of the marine with the weapons in his hand.  This has
happened to me on every OS/2 machine that I have tried to use a joystick
with Doom.

So, has anyone got this to work??

John W. Linville

P.S.  If any of the juvenile users that I have seen posting on this
group feel like trying to prove their manhood by insulting this message,
don't bother.  I won't be insulted, so don't waste your time.  I'm only
interested in replies from people who know what they're talking about,
and have something useful to say.  I appreciate your time.
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From: linv...@stimpy.catt.ncsu.edu (John W. Linville)
Subject: Problems using joystick under OS/2
Message-ID: <1994Jan17.200620.3507@ncsu.edu>
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Summary: Doom locks up if using joystick under OS/2
Keywords: joystick, OS/2, OS2
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