Configured DOSBox for DOS Games on Ubuntu

📅 2023-03-16 — Session: Configured DOSBox for DOS Games on Ubuntu

🕒 00:20–01:15
🏷️ Labels: Dosbox, Ubuntu, Gaming, Emulator, Configuration
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM

The session aimed to set up DOSBox on Ubuntu 20 to run DOS games, including configuring necessary settings and troubleshooting common issues.

Installation and Configuration: Set up DOSBox on Ubuntu 20, following step-by-step instructions to ensure proper installation.
Mounting Virtual Drives: Mounted a virtual C drive in DOSBox to access DOS games stored on the system.
Command Correction: Corrected the syntax for the mount command to ensure proper directory access.
Terminal Shortcuts: Learned how to copy and paste in the DOSBox terminal using specific keyboard shortcuts.
Window Management: Modified DOSBox settings to allow window resizing, maximization, and full screen mode.
Keyboard Layout and Troubleshooting: Changed the keyboard layout in DOSBox and resolved keyboard input issues through custom keymapping and configuration adjustments.

Successfully installed and configured DOSBox on Ubuntu 20.
Enabled proper game access through virtual drive mounting.
Resolved keyboard and window management issues, enhancing the gaming experience.

Further testing of custom keymapping in various games to ensure all keys function as intended.