cnc-ddraw
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Visitcnc-ddraw vs WineVDM
What both publish
| Fact | cnc-ddraw | WineVDM |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Installation consists of downloading cnc-ddraw.zip, extracting it into the game directory and starting the game. | The README says to download or compile the software, then run the install shortcut or right-click install.inf and choose Install. |
| License | The repository is released under the MIT License, permitting use, modification, distribution and sublicensing with the notice retained. | The GitHub repository identifies the project license as GPL-2.0. |
| Purpose | cnc-ddraw reimplements the DirectDraw API to improve compatibility in older 2D games that have issues such as black screens, poor performance, crashes, or defective Alt+Tab behavior. | WineVDM runs 16-bit Windows applications, including software for Windows 1.x through 3.1, on 64-bit Windows. |
cnc-ddraw plans
- cnc-ddrawFree
WineVDM plans
- WineVDMFree
Pick cnc-ddraw if…
cnc-ddraw suits people trying to run older 2D games that use a DirectDraw Software renderer. It is not suited to games that use Direct3D.
Pick WineVDM if…
WineVDM is for Windows users who need to run older 16-bit Windows applications on a 64-bit system. It may also suit people comfortable with installing software from a project repository or compiling it themselves.