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cballero
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on: December 16, 2023, 01:59
So this is a 'holy grail' moment for me because since I got a high-powered Chromebook, I haven't been able to run any Mac emulator within Linux in my Chromebook. Here's where I got it from (link needs a modern browser): https://appimage.github.io/BasiliskII/ So I reinstalled Linux in my Chromebook which took a few minutes, installed a file manager, then copied the appimage along with one of my BII drive images and rom. After setting the permissions to executable, I ran and configured the BII config GUI and it booted right up! It was such an easy way to run Basilisk II!  Ran Mac OS 7.6.1 and 8.1 quite easily and even have them running from different instances and drives, which was simply genius!  It also solved several issues I had with the Android version of BII and gave me a pretty nice way to enjoy my 68k Macs on my favorite laptop  The QEMU APpImage as usual gave me headaches in trying to figure out how to make it run, but if and when I make any further progress, I'll be sure to keep everyone posted on that as well, but this was a huge missing link in my 68k Macintoshing!! 
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wove
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Reply #1 on: December 16, 2023, 14:39
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That sounds pretty interesting. I found the other day Basilisk is also available as a flatpak for install in most Linux distros. I installed it in Fedora Linux, but I have not yet tried to get it set up and running. I will be interested in seeing your comments on how it is working out for you. From the description on GitHub, it sounds like it is configured much like the pre-built emulator packages for Mac and Windows that are available at Columbia.edu.
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cballero
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1024 MB Posts: 1179 System 7, today and forever
Reply #2 on: December 16, 2023, 15:53
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Well, for starters, let me compare it to the much older Android app port I've been using on my Chromebook up until now: Android: limited preset resolutions (haven't been able to access the hidden config file to make any setting changes) only 8-bit audio works (16-bit only outputs harsh, static noise) in full-screen mode, the window bar shows when touching the top it does offer a nice translucent keyboard that works great with touchscreens AppImage: standard settings GUI shows at launch: can set any resolution ver recent '23 BII build with JIT options and feels as fast as Android alt tab releases you from fullscreen to better emulate Mac experience could create taskbar-pinnable shortcut on ChomeOS launcher w/custom icon easily set AppImage executable permissions with a file manager (Nautilus) In short, fully flexible resolutions, no more worrying about bumping the top edge when going to the Mac Menubar and improved 16-bit audio were the cherries on top of AppImage and have truly improved having my Mac on my Chromebook
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68040
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512 MB Posts: 950 68k - thy kingdom come, thy will be done !
Reply #3 on: December 16, 2023, 16:44
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The B-II builds contained in most Linux repos are ancient! This is due to the refusal of the Basilisk coders to follow the standard maintainer policy of the Linux community. In short, they won't commit themselves to regular code updates, because they got no official code maintainers (team) assigned. So, whenever one of the B-II coders feels like pushing out a new version, it depends on the Linux repository crew if its included in their next release - or not. Therefore, if you want to be sure you got the latest and greatest Basilisk II, go directly to source, download and compile your own.
Last Edit: December 16, 2023, 16:47 by 68040
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cballero
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1024 MB Posts: 1179 System 7, today and forever
Reply #4 on: December 16, 2023, 22:11
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Well I'll be a fried pickle, really 68040??  so much for having a brand-spanking new Basilisk II to play with!Even so, it's running nice and smooth so far! I have no idea what I might be missing out on then I'm pretty sure some of my random Mac crashes (which don't happen to me too often thank goodness) may be attributed to the old BII code.I did get something wrong in my pro/con list: it's different command keys to get out of full screen so I can use command tab inside my OS now
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68040
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512 MB Posts: 950 68k - thy kingdom come, thy will be done !
Reply #5 on: December 16, 2023, 22:18
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@cballero - You can customize your keyboard layout via the .basilisk_ii_keycodes file. You might also want to keep a backup of .basilisk_ii_xpram, just in case.
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cballero
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1024 MB Posts: 1179 System 7, today and forever
Reply #6 on: December 18, 2023, 01:25
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You might be onto something with those keyboard layout and PRAM tips! Very cool indeed, 68040! Sooooo, I got a little more into attempting the whole QEMU thing, even installing partway, but got set back by not having GNU make available on Terminal, so it didn't let me compile because it wasn't even installed  but anyway, back to the positive side of things..I discovered that it's kinda' easy to setup Flatpak apps on Chrome OS (Yay!) so I went through the steps of installing the Basilisk II flatpak via Terminal, and after a few sudo adjustments, I had my first, properly installed Flatpak Linux app. I found the install relatively quick and easy, and the install doesn't reside in the viewable-side of my Linux files directory, plus it automatically configured a nice and pinnable (as well as properly named) Chrome launcher icon, too! Another neat difference between both my new Linux Basilisk II installs is that while the AppImage version displays a super crisp but completely unsmoothed desktop that I think is perfect for determining the optimal Mac's display resolution, and possibly for capturing screenshots too, the Flatpak version conversely offers a really nice and smooth display that's especially appreciated by my Mac's fonts, something I never really thought about much, at least until I saw both implementations side-by-side! still, I'm sure each BII version will have its usefulness! If it runs stable, this Flatpak version might become my new 68k Mac BF!
Last Edit: December 18, 2023, 01:53 by cballero
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