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|publisher=Virgin Interactive | |publisher=Virgin Interactive | ||
|released=1995 | |released=1995 | ||
| − | |version=[[Version0. | + | |version=[[Version0.74|0.74]] |
| − | |status= | + | |status=Perfect |
| − | |executable= | + | |executable='''C&C.EXE''' |
| − | |setup=}} | + | |installer='''SETUP.EXE''' |
| + | |setup='''SETUP.EXE''' | ||
| + | |dos4gw=yes | ||
| + | |dos32a}} | ||
| − | '''Command & Conquer''' is a real-time strategy computer game. | + | '''Command & Conquer''', abbreviated to '''C&C''' and also known as "Tiberian Dawn", is a 1995 real-time strategy computer game developed by Westwood Studios for MS-DOS and published by Virgin Interactive. It was the first of twelve games to date to be released under the Command & Conquer label. To mark the 12th anniversary of the franchise, Electronic Arts, the current publisher and owner of the series, released the game for free in 2007. |
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| + | The DOS version works under DOSBox, but the Windows version may be preferable. | ||
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| + | A Vista-compatible version is included in EA's [http://www.amazon.com/Command-Conquer-First-Decade-DVD-Rom-Pc/dp/B000CPKIT6/ Command & Conquer: The First Decade]. However, it has a several minor and major issues out of the box. A guide to these issues and how to fix them may be read [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cncstuff/installing_tfd.html here]. | ||
== Making it work == | == Making it work == | ||
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mount d: /mnt/cdrom -label GDI | mount d: /mnt/cdrom -label GDI | ||
mount d: /mnt/cdrom -label NOD | mount d: /mnt/cdrom -label NOD | ||
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| + | In Windows you may need to include '-t cdrom': | ||
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| + | mount d: d:\ -t cdrom -label GDI | ||
If you are working with ISO images: | If you are working with ISO images: | ||
imgmount d: /home/user/NOD.iso -t iso | imgmount d: /home/user/NOD.iso -t iso | ||
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| + | Once you have mounted the CDROM, switch to the drive and run setup.exe | ||
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| + | If you encounter an error regarding setup.mix, ensure you have mounted the disk with '-t cdrom'. | ||
This game supports both modem and IPX play | This game supports both modem and IPX play | ||
If you require support for general issues, see the [[Performance|performance guide]] and [[DOSBox_FAQ|FAQ]]. | If you require support for general issues, see the [[Performance|performance guide]] and [[DOSBox_FAQ|FAQ]]. | ||
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| + | == Testing == | ||
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| + | This game has been tested on the environments listed below: | ||
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| + | *29 May 2010 by [[User:NaSH|NaSH]]: | ||
| + | :Tested the DOS version on Ubuntu 10.04, with dosbox 0.74 compiled from source (make & checkinstall) | ||
| + | :auto detect sound didn't work in setup. used soundblaster 16/awe32 for digital sound | ||
| + | :then works fine with sound | ||
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| + | == External links == | ||
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| + | *[http://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/command-conquer Command & Conquer] at MobyGames | ||
| + | *[http://archive.org/details/Command_And_Conquer_1995_Virgin Command & Conquer ISOs] at The Internet Archive | ||
[[Category:Real-time strategy games]] | [[Category:Real-time strategy games]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:15, 4 November 2014
| Command & Conquer | |
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| Developer | Westwood Studios |
| Publisher | Virgin Interactive |
| Released | 1995 |
| Status | Perfect |
| Tested on | 0.74 |
| Tested game version | Unknown |
| Links | Compatibility List |
Commands
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| Executable | C&C.EXE |
| Installer | SETUP.EXE |
| Setup | SETUP.EXE |
DOS Extender
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| DOS4GW.EXE | yes |
| Works with DOS32A | N/A |
Command & Conquer, abbreviated to C&C and also known as "Tiberian Dawn", is a 1995 real-time strategy computer game developed by Westwood Studios for MS-DOS and published by Virgin Interactive. It was the first of twelve games to date to be released under the Command & Conquer label. To mark the 12th anniversary of the franchise, Electronic Arts, the current publisher and owner of the series, released the game for free in 2007.
The DOS version works under DOSBox, but the Windows version may be preferable.
A Vista-compatible version is included in EA's Command & Conquer: The First Decade. However, it has a several minor and major issues out of the box. A guide to these issues and how to fix them may be read here.
Making it work
This game checks the label of the CD drive so you if you have mounted your CD image:
mount d: /mnt/cdrom -label GDI mount d: /mnt/cdrom -label NOD
In Windows you may need to include '-t cdrom':
mount d: d:\ -t cdrom -label GDI
If you are working with ISO images:
imgmount d: /home/user/NOD.iso -t iso
Once you have mounted the CDROM, switch to the drive and run setup.exe
If you encounter an error regarding setup.mix, ensure you have mounted the disk with '-t cdrom'.
This game supports both modem and IPX play
If you require support for general issues, see the performance guide and FAQ.
Testing
This game has been tested on the environments listed below:
- 29 May 2010 by NaSH:
- Tested the DOS version on Ubuntu 10.04, with dosbox 0.74 compiled from source (make & checkinstall)
- auto detect sound didn't work in setup. used soundblaster 16/awe32 for digital sound
- then works fine with sound
External links
- Command & Conquer at MobyGames
- Command & Conquer ISOs at The Internet Archive
