Configured DOSBox for gaming on Ubuntu 20

• Day: 2023-03-16
• Time: 00:20 to 01:15
• Project: Dev
• Workspace: WP 2: Operational
• Status: Completed
• Priority: MEDIUM
• Assignee: Matías Nehuen Iglesias
• Tags: Dosbox, Ubuntu, Gaming, Emulator, Configuration

Description

Session Goal: The primary aim of this session was to set up DOSBox on Ubuntu 20 to enable the running of DOS games, focusing on installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.

Key Activities:

• Installed and configured DOSBox on Ubuntu 20, following a step-by-step guide.
• Mounted a virtual C drive within DOSBox to access DOS games stored locally.
• Corrected the mount command syntax to ensure proper directory path access for DOS games.
• Learned keyboard shortcuts for copying and pasting in the DOSBox terminal, noting differences from standard terminal shortcuts.
• Modified DOSBox window behavior to allow resizing, maximization, and full-screen mode, including configuration file edits.
• Exited full-screen mode using keyboard shortcuts and switched to windowed mode.
• Changed keyboard layout in DOSBox to align with the user’s physical keyboard layout.
• Troubleshot keyboard input issues, ensuring keys worked in both the keymapper and games.
• Created custom keymapping to resolve specific game control issues.

Achievements:

• Successfully set up and configured DOSBox to run DOS games on Ubuntu 20.
• Resolved keyboard layout and input issues, ensuring seamless gameplay.
• Enabled flexible window management in DOSBox.

Pending Tasks:

• Further testing of DOS games to ensure all configurations are optimal.
• Explore additional DOSBox features and third-party front-ends for enhanced gaming experience.

Evidence

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