Compiling Tetris from 1992 on OpenVMS x86 in 2024
A 2024 guide by Remy van Elst details compiling Tetris on OpenVMS x86, including installation steps, necessary modifications, and challenges faced, aimed at users familiar with OpenVMS.
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In 2024, a guide was published detailing the process of compiling the classic game Tetris from 1992 on OpenVMS x86. The author, Remy van Elst, outlines the necessary steps, including creating an ISO for file transfer, installing a C compiler and curl, and unzipping the source code. The article emphasizes the importance of having DECWindows/CDE operational on OpenVMS x86, which has been supported since version 9.2-3. The guide provides precompiled binaries and instructions for compiling the source code, noting that minor modifications were needed due to the age of the code. The author also discusses the challenges faced during the compilation process, such as fixing compile errors and linking the game. Additionally, the article mentions the removal of Google Ads from the site and encourages donations to support ongoing projects, including an open-source monitoring application. The guide is aimed at users familiar with OpenVMS and assumes they have a virtual machine set up for the installation. The article concludes with a demonstration of Tetris running on OpenVMS x86.
- The guide details compiling Tetris on OpenVMS x86 in 2024.
- It includes steps for file transfer, compiler installation, and source code compilation.
- Minor code modifications were necessary due to the age of the original Tetris code.
- The author encourages donations to support ongoing development projects.
- The article is intended for users with a basic understanding of OpenVMS.
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