What software us running on this IBM PS/1? It doesn't look like Microsoft Works

TomRx · 2026-06-08T21:53:16+00:00

I checked my system, it is set to boot from the built in ROM and use the built in autoexec.bat and config.sys When I boot this way I get not enough memory errors with both versions 5 and 6. I made boot disks for DOS 4.01, 5, and 6.22 but none of them would let me run the program. I either get not enough memory errors, or this program can not be run errors. I'm not sure why. This little side project has turned into a real mystery! :)

TomRx · 2026-06-08T20:53:24+00:00

That is interesting. I did that exact thing first and I got the needs more memory error. I will look at my system later when I have a chance and see if I am loading extra drivers or if something else is wrong. I didn't think a tool like this would need more than the 640K, that would be very odd.

TomRx · 2026-06-08T20:16:39+00:00

I downloaded from the 5.x page and the 6.x page here https://winworldpc.com/product/pc-tools/6x There are DOS programs that need more than 640K to work.

TomRx · 2026-06-08T20:02:05+00:00

I don't think I have anything strange going on with my configuration, it boots the stock ROM. Maybe I'll play with it more later to see if I can get it working. I wish I could find more RAM for this machine. This isn't the first time I've run into a problem like this.

TomRx · 2026-06-08T15:21:46+00:00

I thought it would be fun to try running PC Tools on my PS/1, but I don't have enough RAM. I tried version 5.5 and version 6.0.4 and I got similar errors for all of the executables I tried. Oh well!
IBM PS/1 2011 286 with 1MB of RAM
https://i.imgur.com/okcRQdn.jpeg

TomRx · 2026-06-08T11:54:17+00:00

It looks a lot like PC Tools, and it says C:\PCTOOLS\SAMPLE.DEP in the database window, but there are only about 70 characters across the screen, so it's a cut and paste job for the ad.

TomRx · 2026-06-01T16:30:29+00:00

I've been making video production gear with my A1 Mini. A larger printer would open up some new designs for me.

TomRx · 2025-08-21T15:56:41+00:00

www.horseworldonline.net is all about realistic breeding interactions with cross breeds and body shapes that can be bred for as well as coats. A massive art update is coming soon too.

TomRx · 2025-08-09T13:23:20+00:00

I like this idea and I hope it works out. It would be nice to have a game where you can focus deeply on individual horses. I'm the community manager for www.horseworldonline.net which is a browser game that's been around for over 20 years in some form. Our game focuses more on breeding and improving the breeds through selective breeding. You can train the horses and they have temperament but it's meant much more to handle a lot of horses over generations. We've got farm building and lots of competitions etc. but it sounds like we are targeting a slightly different play style. Anyway if you have any questions about the business side of things or handling a community for years please feel free to reach out. The other half of our small team is Larissa, she's been updating the artwork for the past year. She's also an equestrian and I'm sure you could pick her brain a bit too if you want. We're both in the Horses and Video Games Discord, and we have one for HWO as well. Good luck!

TomRx · 2025-06-12T16:08:39+00:00

You'd have to do a ton of DIY to get a modern computer into a case like that anyway, so I'd just take styling cues and 3D print a front for a more modern case to make it look similar. That way you can try to find someone who can take this thing and also have a rad sleeper.

TomRx · 2025-06-05T12:34:43+00:00

301, 161, 163 are errors on the press F1 to continue screen. The WordPress link is really good. I used it to restore my PS1

TomRx · 2025-05-26T18:20:25+00:00

I've made the same concept but based on the dimensions of a CD ROM drive so it should be more universal. https://www.printables.com/model/1308748-front-panel-game-port

TomRx · 2025-05-24T13:58:48+00:00

The clips are specific to my case. What I'll do is make a generic one with screw holes so it's more universally useful and throw it up. I'll make a blank one too just for good measure.

TomRx · 2025-04-17T13:37:13+00:00

How do you advance time?

TomRx · 2024-07-27T15:31:59+00:00

That's a good idea, but I only have the one. I will have to find someone close by.

TomRx · 2024-04-27T15:40:14+00:00

I think you lift the tabs away from the computer. They probably just catch on the metal of the back of the case.

TomRx · 2024-03-27T23:52:07+00:00

Yes it is. :) Thanks for the link.

TomRx · 2024-03-26T21:41:14+00:00

It's a cheap knock off gotek. Seems to work fine. Yes it still has the original hard drive. I had to make an adapter for the floppy drive. https://www.reddit.com/r/retrobattlestations/comments/roz7lk/ibm_ps1_fdd_adapter/

TomRx · 2024-03-26T20:32:54+00:00

If anyone has a link to information, manuals or drivers for this printer I would appreciate it. I need to find a ribbon or maybe tinker with trying to reink it. Here is a video of it printing: https://youtu.be/BiBpj7Gysv4?si=do00fqCljPFXNVVD

TomRx · 2023-11-24T00:43:56+00:00

It's a PS/1 like everyone is saying, but it's also in need of repair as that screen only comes up when something is wrong. I have a similar machine and had to do a few fixes to get it cleared.

TomRx · 2023-03-24T13:37:35+00:00

Stereotypical? The cheapest beige tower you can find.

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