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Article #78227Re: Question about Duke Nukem in general.
From: Rat
Date: Fri, 09 Jul 2004 00:48
Date: Fri, 09 Jul 2004 00:48
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plonk Sionnach wrote: > "Repository Bloke" wrote: > > >>Then just take it from people who *know* what they're talking about. > > > Why the sudden attitude? I never said nor implied that you don't know what > you're talking about, I merely commented - in response to what Richard > posted about the readme- on the fact that the documentation that came with > the download wasn't particularly comprehensive. > > If you're trying to get Duke Nukem for > >>nothing then obviously you don't have a GRP file, in which case you're not >>welcome here. > > > I never stated, hinted, nor implied that I was trying to get somebody to > give me the games, and I find your leap of illogic both ludicrous and > obnoxious. > In point of fact, I own all the CDs (original Duke, PPak, a couple of > DukeZone CDs, and 2-3 add-on packs) - bought them years ago- and although I > didn't spell it out in so many words, you could have figured that out from > the fact that I said I'd had trouble getting them to install/run on XP. > I lost the original installation a couple of years ago when I needed to > wipe my HD; hadn't re-installed yet when I upgraded to XP. It's been awhile > (over a year) since I tried to reload my Duke3D stuff, so I don't remember > exact details, but my recollection is that something wouldn't install under > XP - either the PPack, or the patch that fixes the memory bug. > > If you have the CD and a duke3d.grp is on the CD, then copy it > >>to your HD, run it thru JonoF's port > > > That was already explained, and you're right, it's not rocket science. > Neither is the concept of common courtesy, which is a subject you seem to be > rather uneducated in. > > , and stop your whinging. > > It's hardly "whinging" to ask "do I need to install the original CDs?"- > which question has already been answered. My comment about the lack of > documentation with the current download was merely to explain to Richard > that I HAD, in fact, read the files that came with it BEFORE asking in here. > > I must say, I hope you don't work in any profession where you have to deal > with people; and I certainly hope you never need a bit of help or advice, > and run into somebody with your sort of attitude. > > Sarah F. > > >
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