Howdy All!
I just got a new, old computer with Windows XP Pro and finally got Silent Hunter running using the latest version of DosBox! Yeeeee Haaaaaaa!!
I think SH was/is the best computer simulation I ever played and I am overjoyed that I can again ply the Pacific searching for Japaneese shipping. I have the original CD w/ manual and two Patrol disks. I did do the patches I could find and got it to Ver. 3.1 and most of my original problems have disappeared. I also perused the "download" section here and have a few of those to try but I have a few questions, hoping someone in here might be able to help.
A.) In the download section there are files for new merchant shipping tonages, new sounds and new gauges I'd like to try. However, the files have a ****.7z extension. What the heck is a .7z extension and how do I apply these downloads? I use PKZip for zipping but it won't open these. Any help?
B.) Is Ver. 3.1 the most up to date? If not, where may I find the latest Version patch?
C.) I have looked for Patroll Disk 3 but with no luck. Is this still available for purchase or dowload?
D.) I looked at the User CP and could not find the place to post an Avitar. I have a classic pic of Festus Hagen I use. Can anyone direct me to where this can be done?
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Festus