Re: x64 or x86 for new install?
By: Carpetgunk to All on Fri Apr 11 2025 12:13 pm
> Hey folks,
> I've been working on a new SBBS install on a 64-bit Win Server 2025
> instance
> in AWS, and selected the 16-bit program support when I installed Synchronet,
> and installed NTVDMx64 as well. But, before I get any further down the road
> and before I start installing any doors, are there any thoughts on whether or
> not this environment should be okay for the BBS and doors, or should I turn
> back and go a 32-bit route?
You should absolutely run it in a windows 10 32bit environment in a vm.
I wouldn't trust some hacked ntvdm. furthermore, some windows update could come
by and either remove it or bork something.
I think running it in a 32bit vm is the smart thing to do if you want to run
doorgames. Not only that, but running it in a vm makes it easy to work with and
backup.
I run several bbses at once and what i learned is you should eliminate what can
go wrong. Perhaps in the future we will have a better alternative for 64bit
oses.
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