[Scummvm-cvs-logs] SF.net SVN: scummvm: [23672] docs/trunk/docbook/faq.xml

[fingolfin at users.sourceforge.net]

Revision: 23672
Author:   fingolfin
Date:     2006-08-04 13:09:20 -0700 (Fri, 04 Aug 2006)
ViewCVS:  http://svn.sourceforge.net/scummvm/?rev=23672&view=rev

Log Message:
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Backported changes from web/faq.inc into the XML sources

Modified Paths:
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    docs/trunk/docbook/faq.xml
Modified: docs/trunk/docbook/faq.xml
===================================================================
--- docs/trunk/docbook/faq.xml	2006-08-04 20:08:29 UTC (rev 23671)
+++ docs/trunk/docbook/faq.xml	2006-08-04 20:09:20 UTC (rev 23672)
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@
 	the <ulink url="http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/">Adventure Game Studio</ulink> which
 	is a free, albeit closed-source graphics adventures engine. There are Windows,
 	Linux and FreeBSD versions of the engine. Its author keeps his source code closed
-	due to reasons explained in the project <ulink url="http://www.agsforums.com/acfaq.htm">FAQ</ulink>
+	due to reasons explained in the project <ulink url="http://www.bigbluecup.com/acfaq.htm">FAQ</ulink>
 	(see last two questions). That means that you need to download that program to
 	play the game.
 	</simpara></answer>
@@ -95,10 +95,10 @@
 
     <qandaentry><question><simpara>Where do I find ScummVM?</simpara></question>
 	<answer><simpara>
-	You can find it on the download section on our <ulink url="http://www.scummvm.org">homepage</ulink>.
+	You can find it on the download section on our <ulink url="http://www.scummvm.org">web site</ulink>.
 	You can download the latest version, which could be a little old. For the most
 	recent cutting-edge in-development version, you have to compile it yourself from
-	Subversion or use the 'daily builds' linked from our download page.</simpara></answer>
+	Subversion or use the precompiled 'daily builds' linked from our download page.</simpara></answer>
 	</qandaentry>
 
     <qandaentry><question><simpara>How do I compile the source code for my OS?</simpara></question>
@@ -145,7 +145,7 @@
 	While it is theoretically possible to write a new game that uses ScummVM it is not
 	advisable.  ScummVM has many hacks to support older games and no tools geared towards
 	creating content usable by ScummVM.  Potential game authors are encouraged to look
-	at open source technologies such as <ulink url="http://www.libsdl.org">libSDL</ulink> for
+	at open source technologies such as <ulink url="http://www.libsdl.org">SDL</ulink> for
 	a cross platform DirectX like library, and the <ulink url="http://www.lua.org">Lua</ulink>
 	and <ulink url="http://www.python.org">Python</ulink> scripting languages for game logic.
 	</simpara></answer>
@@ -194,9 +194,10 @@
 
 	<qandaentry><question><simpara>Does ScummVM support CD audio?</simpara></question>
 	<answer><simpara>
-	Yes, ScummVM fully supports CD audio in Monkey Island CD, and Loom. Just keep your game CD
+	Yes, ScummVM fully supports CD audio in Gobliins (CD), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (FM-TOWNS),
+	Loom (CD & FM-TOWNS), Monkey Island 1 (CD, FM-TOWNS & SegaCD) and Zak McKracken (FM-TOWNS). Just keep your game CD
 	inserted into your CD drive when you start ScummVM. If you have more than one CD drive in your
-	system. You can specify your CD drive using the -c command line parameter. See the
+	system, you can specify your CD drive using the -c command line parameter. See the
 	<ulink url="http://svn.sourceforge.net/viewcvs.py/*checkout*/scummvm/scummvm/trunk/README">README</ulink>
 	for more info.</simpara></answer>
 	</qandaentry>
@@ -226,8 +227,9 @@
 
 	<qandaentry><question><simpara>Does ScummVM support filtered graphic modes?</simpara></question>
 	<answer><simpara>
-	Yes, ScummVM supports several filtered graphic modes such as
-	<ulink url="http://elektron.its.tudelft.nl/~dalikifa/">super2xsai</ulink>. See the
+	Yes, ScummVM supports several filtered graphic modes such as 
+	<ulink url="http://elektron.its.tudelft.nl/~dalikifa/">Super2xSAI</ulink>.
+	See the
 	<ulink url="http://svn.sourceforge.net/viewcvs.py/*checkout*/scummvm/scummvm/trunk/README">README</ulink>
 	for more info.</simpara></answer>
 	</qandaentry>
@@ -402,6 +404,56 @@
 	</simpara></answer>
 	</qandaentry>
 
+    <qandaentry><question><simpara>ScummVM starts, but all I get is a transparent window!</simpara></question>
+	<answer><simpara>
+	This problem has been reported to happen under Windows in some cases. Check
+	that you have the latest drivers for your graphics card. If that does not
+	help, try setting the <envar>SDL_VIDEODRIVER</envar> environment variable to
+	"windib" and try again.</simpara>
+	<simpara>
+	Apparently other applications have had the same problem, because the release
+	notes for SDL 1.2.10 (May 17, 2006) contained the following note:</simpara>
+	<blockquote>
+		<simpara>
+		The "windib" video driver is the default now, to prevent problems with
+		certain laptops, 64-bit Windows, and Windows Vista. The DirectX driver
+		is still available, and can be selected by setting the environment
+		variable <envar>SDL_VIDEODRIVER</envar> to "directx".</simpara>
+	</blockquote>
+	</answer>
+	</qandaentry>
+		
+    <qandaentry><question><simpara>ScummVM runs, but sound is stuttering and/or garbled!</simpara></question>
+	<answer><simpara>
+	This problem has been reported to happen under Windows in some cases. Check
+	that you have the latest drivers for your sound card. If that does not help,
+	try setting the <envar>SDL_AUDIODRIVER</envar> environment variable to "waveout"
+	and try again.
+	</simpara></answer>
+	</qandaentry>
+		
+    <qandaentry><question><simpara>How do I set an environment variable?</simpara></question>
+	<answer><simpara>
+	That depends on what operating system and/or command shell you are using.
+	Under Windows, you could try creating a file called
+	<command>scummvm.bat</command> in the same folder as
+	<command>scummvm.exe</command>. Open this file in your favorite text
+	editor and put something like this in it:</simpara>
+	<blockquote>
+	<programlisting><![CDATA[@echo off
+set SDL_VIDEODRIVER=windib
+set SDL_AUDIODRIVER=waveout
+scummvm.exe %1 %2 %3 %4 %5 %6 %7 %8 %9]]></programlisting>
+	</blockquote>
+	<simpara>
+	You should now be able to run ScummVM by double-clicking on this batch file,
+	instead of the ScummVM executable. </simpara>
+	<simpara>
+	On more recent versions of Windows, you can also set an environment variable
+	permanently, and for all applications, through the control panel.
+	</simpara></answer>
+	</qandaentry>
+
   </qandadiv>
 
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