DOSBox v0.73 s60 Port Release Candidate (RC2)
release 20091207
this is an incomplete document, describing specifics to this release. you should be familiar with DOSBox, and have read the appropriate DOSBox docs for general information before continuing. original DOSBox docs are included in the 'orig_dosbox_073_docs' folder.
did you read the release notes and the changelog? you should.
you should also read the older version readme(s) (provided) for feature information.
DISCLAIMER
this release is porovided as is, use at your own risk, i take no responsibilty to damage this might cause to you or your phone... you get the idea.
LICENSE AND REDIST
all this (exepct for the nokia openc plugin) is covered by GPL (inherited from dosbox). you should not even contemplate selling or otherwise commercializing the contents of this release.
if you repack, you should include an unmodified version of this readme, and not take credit for other people's work!
CREDITS
- the DOSBox team!!!
- the VOGONS forum community
- M-HT for the arm core, and help plugging it in
- the gurus at NewLC and ForumNokia
- the community on www.nokiaprogramok.hu :-)
SOURCE
start looking for v0.72 sources here.
v0.73 sources coming soon!
RELEASE CANDIDATE NOTES
THIS (even this README) IS WORK IN PROGRESS!!!
this is a compatibility update of RC1 (20091202). now implementing 'full' core instead of 'normal'. some protected mode games that did not previously work, should run now.
some features from the v0.72 port may be broken/wip/missing, read the release notes and the changelog.
You should consult the last v0.72 README for feature specifics.
REPORTING BUGS
do so at the forums here
BUT... you might want to wait for the next full release.
if you can't live without getting it out of your system before that, consider the following:
- please refrain from reporting game specific bugs (i'm just one man)
- make sure the bug is reproducable
- make sure its s60 port sepcific (test with one of the "standard" dosbox ports)
- try the 'normal' core, try different memory settings
- i'm not (yet) supporting audio issues. (make sure you disable sound in the game's setup/options.)
- don't post bugs related to running windows in dosbox. its really not what this port is (meant) for.
- i exercise my rights and freedom to prioritize bugs. once you've posted a bug, don't post status requests. if its worthy, i'll do my best.
- learn some c++/symbian and fix it yourself, ha! thats what open source is all about! ...just kidding :-)
FEEDBACK/SUPPORT
the forums here
its a self-helping community mostly, i have very little time to attend :-(
CONTRIBUTE
if you wish to join as a developer, contact me over the forums here
DONATIONS
this is FREE software. you are under no obligation to provide financial or material donations! but its nice to support the people who make software you like, so...
if you wish to help the effort by donating money for hardware purchases (5th ed. nokia device), you can do so by clicking here. if you have the means to support this project, also consider doanting to the main DOSBox project, head to their homepage.
if you can donate hardware, contact me over the forums here
thank you!