doh123 <wineforum-user@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >Sent: Oct 8, 2010 7:27 AM >To: wine-users@xxxxxxxxxx >Subject: Re: running 16 bit real mode executables on mac > > >trusktr wrote: >> Hey guys, i know this post is old, but i'm also having the same problem. >> >> I'm trying to compile MASM 6.1.5 programs in wine, and using ml.exe compiles and links everything perfectly and outputs a .exe file with no complaints. >> >> Then, when i try and run the program it give me an error like >> >> Code: >> fixme:module:__wine_load_dos_exe DOS executables not supported on this platform >> winevdm: can't exec 'Z:\home\trusktr\projects\school\fall2010\cisp310_assembly\random2\main.exe': invalid program file >> >> >> >> If i run the .EXE file in DosBox, then it works just fine. How can i get these 16bit apps that I'm making working in Wine? > > >getting 16 bit Windows programs working is one thing... but if your 16bit is a DOS program, you are much better off >using DOSBox. doh123: I agree, DOS programs should be run under DOSBox. Given the error message above, DOSBox is THE ONLY way to run this program. trusktr: Please follow the suggestions given. Wine will not at the present for the the foreseeable feature run this particular program. James McKenzie
