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imported_>joerg_rw: Undo revision 46010 by 114.79.28.10 (Talk) vandalism/spam

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Undo revision 46010 by 114.79.28.10 (Talk) vandalism/spam

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	== Links ==		== Links ==

	* DosBox: http://www.dosbox.com/ ~~[http://goo.gl/Dg36c youtube] [http://goo.gl/16GT5 idm] [http://goo.gl/ggQRY 4shared] [http://goo.gl/U6h6e gemscool]~~		* DosBox: http://www.dosbox.com/
	* DosBox at ITT: http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5686		* DosBox at ITT: http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5686
	* Games that work well with DosBox: http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15459		* Games that work well with DosBox: http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15459

114.79.28.10: /* Links */

2011-12-15T03:15:18Z

Links

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	== Links ==		== Links ==

	* DosBox: http://www.dosbox.com/		* DosBox: http://www.dosbox.com/ [http://goo.gl/Dg36c youtube] [http://goo.gl/16GT5 idm] [http://goo.gl/ggQRY 4shared] [http://goo.gl/U6h6e gemscool]
	* DosBox at ITT: http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5686		* DosBox at ITT: http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5686
	* Games that work well with DosBox: http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15459		* Games that work well with DosBox: http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15459

imported_>amigadave: wikiy slightly and categorize

2010-12-09T14:30:02Z

wikiy slightly and categorize

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	RubyBox is a DosBox frontend written in Ruby. It allows you to run old Dos games and applications easily.		RubyBox is a DosBox frontend written in Ruby. It allows you to run old Dos games and applications easily.

	= Features =		== Features ==

	* Categorize your games		* Categorize your games
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	* Download freeware games, virtual keyboard layouts and keyboard mapper files with the download feature		* Download freeware games, virtual keyboard layouts and keyboard mapper files with the download feature

	= Usage =		== Usage ==

	== First Run ==		=== First Run ===

	At first you should open the RubyBox preferences and enable the online database. Just enter 'nakkiboso.com' as the address and use your nickname of choice as the nickname and press 'Ok' button.		At first you should open the RubyBox preferences and enable the online database. Just enter 'nakkiboso.com' as the address and use your nickname of choice as the nickname and press 'Ok' button.

	== Adding your own games ==		=== Adding your own games ===

	[[Image:Rbox_scanner.png\|180px\|right]]		[[Image:Rbox_scanner.png\|180px\|right]]

	Adding games is easy. Just copy the games you want to try to your tablet's memory cards. Then select 'Application scan' from the menu. Press the 'Scan' button and RubyBox will scan your memory cards. Available games are then listed. By default RubyBox adds all available games but you can deselect the games you don't want to add. You can also select the correct game executable by clicking on the executable name and selecting it from the dropdown list. If you have enabled the online database, you can also select the 'Try to import game settings' option. RubyBox will then automatically import game settings from the database if found. Finally add the selected games by clicking on the 'Add selected' button. Your added games appear under the 'Uncategorized' category.		Adding games is easy. Just copy the games you want to try to your tablet's memory cards. Then select 'Application scan' from the menu. Press the 'Scan' button and RubyBox will scan your memory cards. Available games are then listed. By default RubyBox adds all available games but you can deselect the games you don't want to add. You can also select the correct game executable by clicking on the executable name and selecting it from the dropdown list. If you have enabled the online database, you can also select the 'Try to import game settings' option. RubyBox will then automatically import game settings from the database if found. Finally add the selected games by clicking on the 'Add selected' button. Your added games appear under the 'Uncategorized' category.

	== Importing settings ==		=== Importing settings ===

	Select a game and click on the 'Import' button. If the game has settings in the database, they are imported automatically. These only change the DosBox' settings and don't touch your personal settings.		Select a game and click on the 'Import' button. If the game has settings in the database, they are imported automatically. These only change the DosBox' settings and don't touch your personal settings.

	== Editing settings ==		=== Editing settings ===

	[[Image:Rbox_settings.png\|300px\|right]]		[[Image:Rbox_settings.png\|300px\|right]]
	Select the game you want to edit and press the 'Settings' button.		Select the game you want to edit and press the 'Settings' button.

	=== Name ===		==== Name ====

	Game name that is shown on the category list. You can change it to your liking.		Game name that is shown on the category list. You can change it to your liking.

	=== Executable ===		==== Executable ====

	If the games has several executables and you have selected a wrong one for example, you can change it here.		If the games has several executables and you have selected a wrong one for example, you can change it here.

	=== Category ===		==== Category ====

	You can add, rename and remove categogories and then categorize your games with them. Blank category means 'Uncategorized'.		You can add, rename and remove categogories and then categorize your games with them. Blank category means 'Uncategorized'.

	=== XKBD Layout ===		==== XKBD Layout ====

	N800 users need to use virtual keyboard for most games, so if you have an N800, you should install the xkbd package. This setting allows you to select different keyboards and position them on the screen. When selecting the location, remember to click somewhere on the screen before saving the changes or changes won't be saved. Download section has Addison's keyboard collection with more virtual keyboards.		N800 users need to use virtual keyboard for most games, so if you have an N800, you should install the xkbd package. This setting allows you to select different keyboards and position them on the screen. When selecting the location, remember to click somewhere on the screen before saving the changes or changes won't be saved. Download section has Addison's keyboard collection with more virtual keyboards.

	=== Mapper ===		==== Mapper ====

	This will allow you to select a different keyboard mapper. Mappers will change the keyboard bindings of your hardware keys. You can download alternative mappers from the download section.		This will allow you to select a different keyboard mapper. Mappers will change the keyboard bindings of your hardware keys. You can download alternative mappers from the download section.

	=== DosBox settings ===		==== DosBox settings ====

	DosBox settings are split into basic and advanced settings. If you need to change a setting, check the 'Enabled' checkbox for that setting and change the value. Only enabled settings are saved and the rest use the DosBox' default setting.		DosBox settings are split into basic and advanced settings. If you need to change a setting, check the 'Enabled' checkbox for that setting and change the value. Only enabled settings are saved and the rest use the DosBox' default setting.
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	Save the game settings by clicking on the 'Save' button.		Save the game settings by clicking on the 'Save' button.

	== Exporting settings ==		=== Exporting settings ===

	If you have found the perfect settings for a game, you can click on the 'Export' button. Your settings are stored into the database so others can enjoy them too.		If you have found the perfect settings for a game, you can click on the 'Export' button. Your settings are stored into the database so others can enjoy them too.

	== Downloader ==		=== Downloader ===

	[[Image:Rbox_downloader.png\|200px\|right]]		[[Image:Rbox_downloader.png\|200px\|right]]

	RubyBox allows you to install Freeware games and custom virtual keyboards and keyboard mapper files. Just click on the 'Download' button. You can select the type of download from the dropdown at bottom left. Click on the 'Update list' button and you get a list of available downloads. Some items have icons on their left. The wrench icon means the download has imported settings in the database. The image icon means the download has a screenshot which you can view by clicking on the 'Screenshot' button. If you want to download something, select the directory you want to download them to with the 'Browse' button. Only games and temporary files are stored there, keyboards and mappers are stored under your home directory. Click on the 'Download' button to start the download. RubyBox will automatically extract and add the game to your game list.		RubyBox allows you to install Freeware games and custom virtual keyboards and keyboard mapper files. Just click on the 'Download' button. You can select the type of download from the dropdown at bottom left. Click on the 'Update list' button and you get a list of available downloads. Some items have icons on their left. The wrench icon means the download has imported settings in the database. The image icon means the download has a screenshot which you can view by clicking on the 'Screenshot' button. If you want to download something, select the directory you want to download them to with the 'Browse' button. Only games and temporary files are stored there, keyboards and mappers are stored under your home directory. Click on the 'Download' button to start the download. RubyBox will automatically extract and add the game to your game list.

	'Statistics' button shows the statistics of RubyBox like number of registered users, imported game settings and downloads.		'Statistics' button shows the statistics of RubyBox like number of registered users, imported game settings and downloads.

	= Links =		== Links ==

	* DosBox: http://www.dosbox.com/		* DosBox: http://www.dosbox.com/
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	[[Category:Software]]		[[Category:Software]]
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imported_>allnameswereout at 15:24, 29 October 2009

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	* DosBox at ITT: http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5686		* DosBox at ITT: http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5686
	* Games that work well with DosBox: http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15459		* Games that work well with DosBox: http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15459

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imported_>ukki at 16:09, 9 July 2009

2009-07-09T16:09:46Z

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	* DosBox: http://www.dosbox.com/		* DosBox: http://www.dosbox.com/
	* Ruby for Maemo: http://blog.rubyx.co.uk/
	* Pupnik's DosBox for Maemo: http://pupnik.de/dosbox.html
	* DosBox at ITT: http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5686		* DosBox at ITT: http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5686
	* Games that work well with DosBox: http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15459		* Games that work well with DosBox: http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15459

imported_>ukki at 16:08, 9 July 2009

2009-07-09T16:08:05Z

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	* Import and export game settings using the online database		* Import and export game settings using the online database
	* Download freeware games, virtual keyboard layouts and keyboard mapper files with the download feature		* Download freeware games, virtual keyboard layouts and keyboard mapper files with the download feature

	~~= Install =~~

	~~RubyBox will never be available from extras so you need to add a new repository to your application manager to install it. Also make sure you have Maemo-extras repository enabled too.~~

	~~http://nakkiboso.com/knots/rubybox.install~~

	Clicking on the above link with your tablet's browser will install RubyBox, DosBox and the necessary Ruby-libraries. N800 users should also install xkbd. It should be available from your application manager after RubyBox is installed.

	= Usage =		= Usage =
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	=== XKBD Layout ===		=== XKBD Layout ===

	N800 users need to use virtual keyboard for most games, so if you have an N800, you should install the xkbd package. This setting allows you to select different keyboards and position them on the screen. When selecting the location, remember to click somewhere on the screen before saving the changes or changes won't be saved. By default you will only have one keyboard listed here and it starts automatically no matter what you do (hardcoded into the DosBox binary). I suggest you install the rootsh package from extras and run this command in xterminal:		N800 users need to use virtual keyboard for most games, so if you have an N800, you should install the xkbd package. This setting allows you to select different keyboards and position them on the screen. When selecting the location, remember to click somewhere on the screen before saving the changes or changes won't be saved. Download section has Addison's keyboard collection with more virtual keyboards.

	~~rootsh rm /usr/share/dosbox/dosbox.xkbd~~

	~~This will stop the default keyboard from showing up. Then go to the download~~ section ~~and install~~ Addison's keyboard collection ~~to get~~ more virtual keyboards.

	=== Mapper ===		=== Mapper ===

imported_>ukki at 14:55, 27 March 2009

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	= Install =		= Install =

	RubyBox ~~isn't~~ available from extras ~~(for now?). You~~ need to add a new repository to your application manager to install it. Also make sure you have Maemo-extras repository enabled too.		RubyBox will never be available from extras so you need to add a new repository to your application manager to install it. Also make sure you have Maemo-extras repository enabled too.

	http://nakkiboso.com/knots/rubybox.install		http://nakkiboso.com/knots/rubybox.install

imported_>ukki: /* Install */

2009-02-22T18:10:01Z

Install

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	= Install =		= Install =

	RubyBox isn't available from extras (for now?). You need to add a new repository to your application manager to install it.		RubyBox isn't available from extras (for now?). You need to add a new repository to your application manager to install it. Also make sure you have Maemo-extras repository enabled too.

	http://nakkiboso.com/knots/rubybox.install		http://nakkiboso.com/knots/rubybox.install

imported_>ukki: /* Install */

2009-02-14T17:56:24Z

Install

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	RubyBox isn't available from extras (for now?). You need to add a new repository to your application manager to install it.		RubyBox isn't available from extras (for now?). You need to add a new repository to your application manager to install it.

	http://nakkiboso.com/knots/~~knots~~.install		http://nakkiboso.com/knots/rubybox.install

	Clicking on the above link with your tablet's browser will install RubyBox, DosBox and the necessary Ruby-libraries. N800 users should also install xkbd. It should be available from your application manager after RubyBox is installed.		Clicking on the above link with your tablet's browser will install RubyBox, DosBox and the necessary Ruby-libraries. N800 users should also install xkbd. It should be available from your application manager after RubyBox is installed.

imported_>ukki at 15:06, 14 February 2009

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	At first you should open the RubyBox preferences and enable the online database. Just enter 'nakkiboso.com' as the address and use your nickname of choice as the nickname and press 'Ok' button.		At first you should open the RubyBox preferences and enable the online database. Just enter 'nakkiboso.com' as the address and use your nickname of choice as the nickname and press 'Ok' button.

	~~[[Image:Rbox_scanner.png\|300px\|right]]~~
	== Adding your own games ==		== Adding your own games ==
			[[Image:Rbox_scanner.png\|180px\|right]]
	Adding games is easy. Just copy the games you want to try to your tablet's memory cards. Then select 'Application scan' from the menu. Press the 'Scan' button and RubyBox will scan your memory cards. Available games are then listed. By default RubyBox adds all available games but you can deselect the games you don't want to add. You can also select the correct game executable by clicking on the executable name and selecting it from the dropdown list. If you have enabled the online database, you can also select the 'Try to import game settings' option. RubyBox will then automatically import game settings from the database if found. Finally add the selected games by clicking on the 'Add selected' button. Your added games appear under the 'Uncategorized' category.		Adding games is easy. Just copy the games you want to try to your tablet's memory cards. Then select 'Application scan' from the menu. Press the 'Scan' button and RubyBox will scan your memory cards. Available games are then listed. By default RubyBox adds all available games but you can deselect the games you don't want to add. You can also select the correct game executable by clicking on the executable name and selecting it from the dropdown list. If you have enabled the online database, you can also select the 'Try to import game settings' option. RubyBox will then automatically import game settings from the database if found. Finally add the selected games by clicking on the 'Add selected' button. Your added games appear under the 'Uncategorized' category.

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	== Editing settings ==		== Editing settings ==
			[[Image:Rbox_settings.png\|300px\|right]]
	Select the game you want to edit and press the 'Settings' button.		Select the game you want to edit and press the 'Settings' button.

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	== Downloader ==		== Downloader ==
			[[Image:Rbox_downloader.png\|200px\|right]]
	RubyBox allows you to install Freeware games and custom virtual keyboards and keyboard mapper files. Just click on the 'Download' button. You can select the type of download from the dropdown at bottom left. Click on the 'Update list' button and you get a list of available downloads. Some items have icons on their left. The wrench icon means the download has imported settings in the database. The image icon means the download has a screenshot which you can view by clicking on the 'Screenshot' button. If you want to download something, select the directory you want to download them to with the 'Browse' button. Only games and temporary files are stored there, keyboards and mappers are stored under your home directory. Click on the 'Download' button to start the download. RubyBox will automatically extract and add the game to your game list.		RubyBox allows you to install Freeware games and custom virtual keyboards and keyboard mapper files. Just click on the 'Download' button. You can select the type of download from the dropdown at bottom left. Click on the 'Update list' button and you get a list of available downloads. Some items have icons on their left. The wrench icon means the download has imported settings in the database. The image icon means the download has a screenshot which you can view by clicking on the 'Screenshot' button. If you want to download something, select the directory you want to download them to with the 'Browse' button. Only games and temporary files are stored there, keyboards and mappers are stored under your home directory. Click on the 'Download' button to start the download. RubyBox will automatically extract and add the game to your game list.