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- Executor/DOS also has a new, experimental "-oldtimer" option. If you do:
-
- executor -oldtimer
-
- Executor will use only the 18.2 Hz PC timer, and not the 1024 Hz PC
- timer. We are hoping that this will fix the mystery problem where
- some systems just get a black screen on startup and Executor freezes.
- Unfortunately, we don't have access to a machine exhibiting these
- symptoms, so it's very hard for us to track this down.
-
- One user also presented me with evidence that "-oldtimer" may make
- Executor run noticeably faster on some DOS configurations (perhaps
- only machines with certain BIOSes?) Until he tries it, though, that's
- just speculation.
-
- The drawback to "-oldtimer" is that Executor won't be able to provide
- the 60 Hz clock that some Mac programs expect. I believe that OS/2
- Warp and (some?) Windows setups don't allow Executor to use the 1024
- Hz timer anyway. You can find out which you have by running the
- "Globe" demo and choosing the "sync to VBL" menu. If you have the
- fast timer, you'll see 60 fps. If you have the slow timer, you'll see
- 18 fps.
-
- If you have a system where the screen just turns black on startup, or
- takes a very long time to reach the splash screen, please give this
- 1.99o4 try. If it makes a difference, or even if it doesn't, please
- email bugs@ardi.com.
-
- Thanks!
-
- -Mat
-
-