Re: Quake on winxp?

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From: Shaggy
Date: Sat, 07 Dec 2002 09:32

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On 6 Dec 2002 18:20:8 +0000, "Angus Manwaring"
<angus@angusm_ANTISPEM_.demon.co.uk> wrote:

>
>Hi guys,
>        Apologies if this is a much repeated question, but is there a way
>to get Quake working with win xp?
>
>I tried installing it, but I just get a quick glimpse of the installation
>image and then it quits.
>
>I've only just got the pc so I have a lot to learn about compatibility
>tricks and so on.
>
>Very grateful for any advice. Cheers.
>
>

does it install ok, some have problems with quakes dos installer on 2k and XP

if it did install ok try winquake or gluake (if you have a 3dcard that supports
opengl) 
both are free.
try quakeworld if you want to play quake online (also free)

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