Trying to download v1.2 and also the latest X-build but I get about halfway and the downloads just stop and I end up with a truncated file (in both instances).
IBM XT i386; 512Kb RAM; 5.25" FDD; 1.4Mb FDD; 5Mb HDD; VGA 256-colour graphics card; AdLib soundcard; DR DOS 6.0; Windows 3.0
That's a common problem (for me at least). When you get to the confirm download page, use the "alternative link" to get your download and you should be fine.
That's a common problem (for me at least). When you get to the confirm download page, use the "alternative link" to get your download and you should be fine.
Pete, I've tried both, to no avail.
S'pose I'll just have to keep plugging away.
It's coming up to midnight in that part of the USA now so I'll try again when it's very early morning their time.....another couple of hours.
IBM XT i386; 512Kb RAM; 5.25" FDD; 1.4Mb FDD; 5Mb HDD; VGA 256-colour graphics card; AdLib soundcard; DR DOS 6.0; Windows 3.0
Cheers, Gerry
"A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it is not open." Frank Zappa
It's my railroad and I'll do what I want! Historically accurate attitude of US Railroad Barons.
Forever, ridin' drag in railroad knowledge. Audi, Vide, Tace, Si Vis Vivere In Pace
Much obliged, Gerry.
The latest build downloaded in 24 sec whereas at the official site it is still only getting to halfway (as is the v1.2 edition) and then timing out.
IBM XT i386; 512Kb RAM; 5.25" FDD; 1.4Mb FDD; 5Mb HDD; VGA 256-colour graphics card; AdLib soundcard; DR DOS 6.0; Windows 3.0
Much obliged, Gerry.
The latest build downloaded in 24 sec whereas at the official site it is still only getting to halfway (as is the v1.2 edition) and then timing out.
You're welcome, glad to assist.
Cheers, Gerry
"A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it is not open." Frank Zappa
It's my railroad and I'll do what I want! Historically accurate attitude of US Railroad Barons.
Forever, ridin' drag in railroad knowledge. Audi, Vide, Tace, Si Vis Vivere In Pace
Only one problem with the *use Jim Ross' site* workaround: it only really works if you already have ORTS installed. If you're coming at this "cold" and don't want to manually check for and install the prerequisites from MS, you need a way to download the full-install package that installs the prerequisites. The full installer also sets up shortcuts, start menu entries, etc. which the builds at Jim's site don't. Unless the full installer is at Jim's site (I don't think it is - at least, I haven't found it yet), you still have to deal with the flaky downloads from the official OR site. The "alternative" link usually works better than the main one for some reason, but it's still iffy. Once you have it installed, of course, you can update using Jim's site just fine by downloading the zips (quick!) and copying everything to the OR folder.
After "cleaning" out my hard-drive I was missing Open Rails completely and had none of my previous X-files....I had been running OR under the X-file updates for ages.
So I went through the difficulty (without any success) of downloading v1.2 and the X-files from the OR site.
Then I found an old zipped version of 0.9 release on a CD with a lot of other MSTS stuff that I'd saved over the years.
I installed it and then was able to grab that latest X from Jim's site in a flash and once again have OR running.
IBM XT i386; 512Kb RAM; 5.25" FDD; 1.4Mb FDD; 5Mb HDD; VGA 256-colour graphics card; AdLib soundcard; DR DOS 6.0; Windows 3.0
Only one problem with the *use Jim Ross' site* workaround: it only really works if you already have ORTS installed. If you're coming at this "cold" and don't want to manually check for and install the prerequisites from MS, you need a way to download the full-install package that installs the prerequisites. ...
Oh it's not that much of problem or difficulty.
There's still a link to the installation pdf here >> http://openrails.org/files/installation_guide_en.pdf
That's what I first used to install X1795 about 3-4 years ago.
In any case, seagoons problem is solved so all is good.
Cheers, Gerry
"A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it is not open." Frank Zappa
It's my railroad and I'll do what I want! Historically accurate attitude of US Railroad Barons.
Forever, ridin' drag in railroad knowledge. Audi, Vide, Tace, Si Vis Vivere In Pace
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